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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.39, 287.16 and 93.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.39, 287.16 and 93.98 is: 141.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.39 : 287.16 = 93.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.39/287.16 = 93.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.39x = 287.16 × 93.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.39x = 26,986.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,986.21/191.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.00

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