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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.67, 284.60 and 93.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.67, 284.60 and 93.48 is: 140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.67 : 284.60 = 93.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.67/284.60 = 93.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.67x = 284.60 × 93.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.67x = 26,604.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,604.64/189.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.27

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