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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.33, 282.67 and 97.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.33, 282.67 and 97.09 is: 145.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.33 : 282.67 = 97.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.33/282.67 = 97.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.33x = 282.67 × 97.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.33x = 27,443.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,443.48/188.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.72

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