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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.22, 282.33 and 97.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.22, 282.33 and 97.02 is: 145.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.22 : 282.33 = 97.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.22/282.33 = 97.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.22x = 282.33 × 97.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.22x = 27,391.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,391.66/188.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.53

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