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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.93, 286.50 and 94.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.93, 286.50 and 94.75 is: 142.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.93 : 286.50 = 94.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.93/286.50 = 94.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.93x = 286.50 × 94.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.93x = 27,145.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,145.88/190.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.18

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