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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.36, 284.58 and 93.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.36, 284.58 and 93.24 is: 140.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.36 : 284.58 = 93.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.36/284.58 = 93.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.36x = 284.58 × 93.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.36x = 26,534.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,534.24/189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.13

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