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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.75, 283.17 and 60.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.75, 283.17 and 60.50 is: 90.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.75 : 283.17 = 60.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.75/283.17 = 60.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.75x = 283.17 × 60.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.75x = 17,131.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,131.79/188.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.76

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