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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.60, 282.66 and 97.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.60, 282.66 and 97.16 is: 145.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.60 : 282.66 = 97.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.60/282.66 = 97.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.60x = 282.66 × 97.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.60x = 27,463.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,463.25/188.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.62

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