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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.24, 286.81 and 93.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.24, 286.81 and 93.68 is: 140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.24 : 286.81 = 93.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.24/286.81 = 93.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.24x = 286.81 × 93.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.24x = 26,868.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,868.84/191.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.50

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