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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.08, 283.44 and 92.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.08, 283.44 and 92.78 is: 139.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.08 : 283.44 = 92.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.08/283.44 = 92.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.08x = 283.44 × 92.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.08x = 26,297.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,297.56/189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.08

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