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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.40, 286.66 and 95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.40, 286.66 and 95 is: 142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.40 : 286.66 = 95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.40/286.66 = 95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.40x = 286.66 × 95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.40x = 27,232.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,232.70/191.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.28

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