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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.64, 284.30 and 92.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.64, 284.30 and 92.08 is: 138.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.64 : 284.30 = 92.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.64/284.30 = 92.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.64x = 284.30 × 92.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.64x = 26,178.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,178.34/189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.04

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