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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.95, 283.55 and 92.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.95, 283.55 and 92.83 is: 139.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.95 : 283.55 = 92.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.95/283.55 = 92.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.95x = 283.55 × 92.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.95x = 26,321.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,321.95/188.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.31

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