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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.85, 286.31 and 93.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.85, 286.31 and 93.39 is: 140.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.85 : 286.31 = 93.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.85/286.31 = 93.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.85x = 286.31 × 93.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.85x = 26,738.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,738.02/190.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.10

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