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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.47, 282.43 and 92.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.47, 282.43 and 92.35 is: 138.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.47 : 282.43 = 92.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.47/282.43 = 92.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.47x = 282.43 × 92.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.47x = 26,082.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,082.41/188.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.39

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