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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.35, 286.85 and 93.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.35, 286.85 and 93.79 is: 140.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.35 : 286.85 = 93.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.35/286.85 = 93.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.35x = 286.85 × 93.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.35x = 26,904.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,904.14/191.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.61

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