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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.78, 285.96 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.78, 285.96 and 94.60 is: 141.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.78 : 285.96 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.78/285.96 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.78x = 285.96 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.78x = 27,051.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,051.82/190.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.80

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