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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.57, 287.14 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.57, 287.14 and 93.86 is: 140.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.57 : 287.14 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.57/287.14 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.57x = 287.14 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.57x = 26,951.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,951.80/191.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.69

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