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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.20, 286.78 and 93.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.20, 286.78 and 93.66 is: 140.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.20 : 286.78 = 93.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.20/286.78 = 93.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.20x = 286.78 × 93.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.20x = 26,860.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,860.77/191.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.49

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