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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.37, 282.25 and 96.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.37, 282.25 and 96.94 is: 145.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.37 : 282.25 = 96.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.37/282.25 = 96.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.37x = 282.25 × 96.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.37x = 27,360.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,360.37/188.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.25

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