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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.95, 292.29 and 92.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.95, 292.29 and 92.23 is: 138.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.95 : 292.29 = 92.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.95/292.29 = 92.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.95x = 292.29 × 92.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.95x = 26,956.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,956.83/194.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.27

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