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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.36, 282.64 and 90.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.36, 282.64 and 90.98 is: 136.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.36 : 282.64 = 90.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.36/282.64 = 90.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.36x = 282.64 × 90.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.36x = 25,714.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,714.59/188.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.52

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