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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.51, 282.89 and 97.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.51, 282.89 and 97.18 is: 145.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.51 : 282.89 = 97.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.51/282.89 = 97.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.51x = 282.89 × 97.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.51x = 27,490.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,490.79/188.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.84

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