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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.73, 283.13 and 67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.73, 283.13 and 67 is: 100.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.73 : 283.13 = 67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.73/283.13 = 67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.73x = 283.13 × 67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.73x = 18,969.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,969.71/188.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.52

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