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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.14, 286.56 and 93.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.14, 286.56 and 93.61 is: 140.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.14 : 286.56 = 93.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.14/286.56 = 93.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.14x = 286.56 × 93.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.14x = 26,823.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,823.45/191.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.34

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