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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.63, 282.94 and 86.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.63, 282.94 and 86.03 is: 129.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.63 : 282.94 = 86.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.63/282.94 = 86.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.63x = 282.94 × 86.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.63x = 24,340.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,340.94/188.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.04

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