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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.70, 286.17 and 93.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.70, 286.17 and 93.23 is: 139.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.70 : 286.17 = 93.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.70/286.17 = 93.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.70x = 286.17 × 93.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.70x = 26,680.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,680.53/190.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.91

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