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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.55, 283.35 and 97.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.55, 283.35 and 97.31 is: 146.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.55 : 283.35 = 97.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.55/283.35 = 97.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.55x = 283.35 × 97.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.55x = 27,573.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,573.71/188.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.24

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