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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.96, 283.44 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.96, 283.44 and 92.84 is: 139.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.96 : 283.44 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.96/283.44 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.96x = 283.44 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.96x = 26,314.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,314.57/188.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.26

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