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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.67, 283.02 and 66.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.67, 283.02 and 66.93 is: 100.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.67 : 283.02 = 66.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.67/283.02 = 66.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.67x = 283.02 × 66.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.67x = 18,942.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,942.53/188.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.40

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