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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.60, 283.05 and 97.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.60, 283.05 and 97.32 is: 146.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.60 : 283.05 = 97.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.60/283.05 = 97.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.60x = 283.05 × 97.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.60x = 27,547.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,547.85/188.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.06

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