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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.77, 284.24 and 93.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.77, 284.24 and 93.38 is: 139.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.77 : 284.24 = 93.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.77/284.24 = 93.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.77x = 284.24 × 93.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.77x = 26,540.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,540.44/189.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.86

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