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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.51, 282.84 and 97.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.51, 282.84 and 97.22 is: 145.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.51 : 282.84 = 97.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.51/282.84 = 97.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.51x = 282.84 × 97.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.51x = 27,498.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,498.05/188.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.87

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