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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.68, 283 and 56.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.68, 283 and 56.92 is: 85.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.68 : 283 = 56.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.68/283 = 56.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.68x = 283 × 56.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.68x = 16,108.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,108.36/188.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.37

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