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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.09, 286.40 and 93.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.09, 286.40 and 93.62 is: 140.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.09 : 286.40 = 93.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.09/286.40 = 93.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.09x = 286.40 × 93.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.09x = 26,813.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,813.72/191.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.32

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