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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.79, 284.59 and 92.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.79, 284.59 and 92.29 is: 138.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.79 : 284.59 = 92.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.79/284.59 = 92.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.79x = 284.59 × 92.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.79x = 26,265.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,265.10/189.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.39

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