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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.35, 286.93 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.35, 286.93 and 93.86 is: 140.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.35 : 286.93 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.35/286.93 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.35x = 286.93 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.35x = 26,931.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,931.25/191.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.74

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