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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.63, 282.96 and 97.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.63, 282.96 and 97.28 is: 145.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.63 : 282.96 = 97.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.63/282.96 = 97.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.63x = 282.96 × 97.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.63x = 27,526.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,526.35/188.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.93

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