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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.77, 283.22 and 92.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.77, 283.22 and 92.53 is: 138.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.77 : 283.22 = 92.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.77/283.22 = 92.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.77x = 283.22 × 92.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.77x = 26,205.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,205.88/188.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.82

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