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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.84, 284.86 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.84, 284.86 and 92.32 is: 138.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.84 : 284.86 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.84/284.86 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.84x = 284.86 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.84x = 26,298.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,298.61/189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.53

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