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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.44, 284.10 and 93.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.44, 284.10 and 93.32 is: 139.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.44 : 284.10 = 93.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.44/284.10 = 93.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.44x = 284.10 × 93.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.44x = 26,512.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,512.21/189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.95

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