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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.70, 284.41 and 92.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.70, 284.41 and 92.19 is: 138.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.70 : 284.41 = 92.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.70/284.41 = 92.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.70x = 284.41 × 92.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.70x = 26,219.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,219.76/189.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.22

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