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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.62, 283.02 and 73.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.62, 283.02 and 73.03 is: 109.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.62 : 283.02 = 73.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.62/283.02 = 73.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.62x = 283.02 × 73.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.62x = 20,669.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,669.70/188.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.58

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