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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.93, 284.69 and 92.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.93, 284.69 and 92.30 is: 138.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.93 : 284.69 = 92.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.93/284.69 = 92.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.93x = 284.69 × 92.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.93x = 26,275.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,275.69/189.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.34

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