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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.63, 284.53 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.63, 284.53 and 93.44 is: 140.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.63 : 284.53 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.63/284.53 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.63x = 284.53 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.63x = 26,586.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,586.96/189.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.20

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