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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.98, 286.53 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.98, 286.53 and 94.86 is: 142.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.98 : 286.53 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.98/286.53 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.98x = 286.53 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.98x = 27,180.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,180.24/190.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.32

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