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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.70, 283.07 and 66.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.70, 283.07 and 66.97 is: 100.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.70 : 283.07 = 66.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.70/283.07 = 66.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.70x = 283.07 × 66.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.70x = 18,957.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,957.20/188.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.46

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