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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.86, 284.80 and 93.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.86, 284.80 and 93.64 is: 140.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.86 : 284.80 = 93.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.86/284.80 = 93.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.86x = 284.80 × 93.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.86x = 26,668.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,668.67/189.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.46

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