Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188, 282 and 83.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 188, 282 and 83.96 is: 125.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188 : 282 = 83.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188/282 = 83.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188x = 282 × 83.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188x = 23,676.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,676.72/188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125.94
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