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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.26, 282.48 and 92.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.26, 282.48 and 92.06 is: 138.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.26 : 282.48 = 92.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.26/282.48 = 92.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.26x = 282.48 × 92.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.26x = 26,005.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,005.11/188.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.13

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