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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.96, 284.94 and 93.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.96, 284.94 and 93.75 is: 140.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.96 : 284.94 = 93.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.96/284.94 = 93.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.96x = 284.94 × 93.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.96x = 26,713.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,713.13/189.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.63

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