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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.64, 282.80 and 101.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.64, 282.80 and 101.93 is: 152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.64 : 282.80 = 101.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.64/282.80 = 101.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.64x = 282.80 × 101.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.64x = 28,823.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,823.88/188.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.80

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