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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.77, 286.01 and 93.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.77, 286.01 and 93.29 is: 139.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.77 : 286.01 = 93.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.77/286.01 = 93.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.77x = 286.01 × 93.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.77x = 26,679.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,679.98/190.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.85

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