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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.74, 283.14 and 97.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.74, 283.14 and 97.46 is: 146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.74 : 283.14 = 97.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.74/283.14 = 97.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.74x = 283.14 × 97.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.74x = 27,594.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,594.82/188.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.21

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