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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.44, 287.21 and 93.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.44, 287.21 and 93.97 is: 140.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.44 : 287.21 = 93.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.44/287.21 = 93.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.44x = 287.21 × 93.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.44x = 26,989.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,989.12/191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.98

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