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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.82, 283.29 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.82, 283.29 and 92.58 is: 138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.82 : 283.29 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.82/283.29 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.82x = 283.29 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.82x = 26,226.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,226.99/188.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.90

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