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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.37, 287.11 and 93.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.37, 287.11 and 93.87 is: 140.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.37 : 287.11 = 93.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.37/287.11 = 93.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.37x = 287.11 × 93.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.37x = 26,949.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,949.93/191.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.83

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