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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.83, 285.93 and 93.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.83, 285.93 and 93.27 is: 139.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.83 : 285.93 = 93.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.83/285.93 = 93.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.83x = 285.93 × 93.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.83x = 26,668.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,668.69/190.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.75

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