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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.90, 286.44 and 94.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.90, 286.44 and 94.78 is: 142.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.90 : 286.44 = 94.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.90/286.44 = 94.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.90x = 286.44 × 94.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.90x = 27,148.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,148.78/190.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.21

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