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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.51, 282.54 and 97.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.51, 282.54 and 97.01 is: 145.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.51 : 282.54 = 97.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.51/282.54 = 97.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.51x = 282.54 × 97.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.51x = 27,407.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,407.79/188.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.40

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