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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.46, 282.72 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.46, 282.72 and 92.28 is: 138.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.46 : 282.72 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.46/282.72 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.46x = 282.72 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.46x = 26,089.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,089.40/188.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.43

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