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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.72, 283.25 and 97.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.72, 283.25 and 97.48 is: 146.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.72 : 283.25 = 97.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.72/283.25 = 97.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.72x = 283.25 × 97.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.72x = 27,611.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,611.21/188.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.31

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