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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.90, 283.42 and 92.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.90, 283.42 and 92.65 is: 139.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.90 : 283.42 = 92.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.90/283.42 = 92.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.90x = 283.42 × 92.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.90x = 26,257.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,257.69/188.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.00

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