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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.65, 282.93 and 66.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.65, 282.93 and 66.90 is: 100.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.65 : 282.93 = 66.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.65/282.93 = 66.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.65x = 282.93 × 66.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.65x = 18,928.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,928.02/188.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.33

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