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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.26, 286.64 and 93.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.26, 286.64 and 93.62 is: 140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.26 : 286.64 = 93.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.26/286.64 = 93.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.26x = 286.64 × 93.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.26x = 26,835.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,835.49/191.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.31

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