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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.64, 282.89 and 97.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.64, 282.89 and 97.41 is: 146.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.64 : 282.89 = 97.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.64/282.89 = 97.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.64x = 282.89 × 97.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.64x = 27,557.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,557.62/188.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.09

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