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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.63, 282.95 and 92.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.63, 282.95 and 92.42 is: 138.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.63 : 282.95 = 92.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.63/282.95 = 92.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.63x = 282.95 × 92.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.63x = 26,150.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,150.24/188.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.63

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