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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.86, 289.34 and 90.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.86, 289.34 and 90.26 is: 135.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.86 : 289.34 = 90.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.86/289.34 = 90.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.86x = 289.34 × 90.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.86x = 26,115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,115.83/192.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.41

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