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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.55, 282.71 and 97.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.55, 282.71 and 97.43 is: 146.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.55 : 282.71 = 97.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.55/282.71 = 97.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.55x = 282.71 × 97.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.55x = 27,543.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,543.27/188.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.08

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