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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.71, 286.04 and 93.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.71, 286.04 and 93.24 is: 139.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.71 : 286.04 = 93.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.71/286.04 = 93.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.71x = 286.04 × 93.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.71x = 26,669.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,669.17/190.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.85

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