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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.66, 286.08 and 93.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.66, 286.08 and 93.11 is: 139.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.66 : 286.08 = 93.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.66/286.08 = 93.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.66x = 286.08 × 93.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.66x = 26,636.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,636.91/190.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.71

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