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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.16, 281.73 and 96.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.16, 281.73 and 96.83 is: 144.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.16 : 281.73 = 96.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.16/281.73 = 96.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.16x = 281.73 × 96.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.16x = 27,279.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,279.92/188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.98

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