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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.63, 284.46 and 93.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.63, 284.46 and 93.39 is: 140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.63 : 284.46 = 93.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.63/284.46 = 93.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.63x = 284.46 × 93.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.63x = 26,565.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,565.72/189.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.09

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