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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.72, 282.81 and 92.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.72, 282.81 and 92.60 is: 138.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.72 : 282.81 = 92.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.72/282.81 = 92.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.72x = 282.81 × 92.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.72x = 26,188.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,188.21/188.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.77

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