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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.64, 283.14 and 85.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.64, 283.14 and 85.98 is: 129.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.64 : 283.14 = 85.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.64/283.14 = 85.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.64x = 283.14 × 85.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.64x = 24,344.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,344.38/188.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.05

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