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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.39, 282.30 and 96.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.39, 282.30 and 96.95 is: 145.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.39 : 282.30 = 96.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.39/282.30 = 96.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.39x = 282.30 × 96.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.39x = 27,367.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,367.57/188.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.27

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