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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.20, 282.28 and 96.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.20, 282.28 and 96.86 is: 145.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.20 : 282.28 = 96.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.20/282.28 = 96.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.20x = 282.28 × 96.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.20x = 27,341.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,341.64/188.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.28

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