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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.34, 287.12 and 93.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.34, 287.12 and 93.83 is: 140.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.34 : 287.12 = 93.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.34/287.12 = 93.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.34x = 287.12 × 93.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.34x = 26,938.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,938.56/191.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.79

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