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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.71, 282.79 and 101.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.71, 282.79 and 101.97 is: 152.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.71 : 282.79 = 101.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.71/282.79 = 101.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.71x = 282.79 × 101.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.71x = 28,836.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,836.10/188.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.81

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