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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.79, 282.97 and 92.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.79, 282.97 and 92.67 is: 138.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.79 : 282.97 = 92.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.79/282.97 = 92.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.79x = 282.97 × 92.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.79x = 26,221.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,221.18/188.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.89

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