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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.26, 282.42 and 92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.26, 282.42 and 92 is: 138.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.26 : 282.42 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.26/282.42 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.26x = 282.42 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.26x = 25,982.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,982.64/188.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.01

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