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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.53, 283.06 and 97.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.53, 283.06 and 97.30 is: 146.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.53 : 283.06 = 97.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.53/283.06 = 97.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.53x = 283.06 × 97.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.53x = 27,541.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,541.74/188.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.09

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