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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.98, 286.37 and 93.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.98, 286.37 and 93.48 is: 140.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.98 : 286.37 = 93.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.98/286.37 = 93.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.98x = 286.37 × 93.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.98x = 26,770.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,770.35/190.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.18

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