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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.75, 283.08 and 67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.75, 283.08 and 67 is: 100.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.75 : 283.08 = 67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.75/283.08 = 67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.75x = 283.08 × 67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.75x = 18,966.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,966.36/188.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.48

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