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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.89, 287.40 and 94.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.89, 287.40 and 94.24 is: 141.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.89 : 287.40 = 94.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.89/287.40 = 94.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.89x = 287.40 × 94.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.89x = 27,083.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,083.14/191.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.14

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