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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.94, 284.43 and 93.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.94, 284.43 and 93.50 is: 140.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.94 : 284.43 = 93.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.94/284.43 = 93.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.94x = 284.43 × 93.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.94x = 26,594.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,594.21/189.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.01

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