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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.36, 286.94 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.36, 286.94 and 92.44 is: 138.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.36 : 286.94 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.36/286.94 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.36x = 286.94 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.36x = 26,525.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,525.32/191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.61

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