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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.87, 284.68 and 92.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.87, 284.68 and 92.26 is: 138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.87 : 284.68 = 92.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.87/284.68 = 92.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.87x = 284.68 × 92.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.87x = 26,263.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,263.63/189.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.32

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