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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.75, 283.14 and 67.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.75, 283.14 and 67.01 is: 100.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.75 : 283.14 = 67.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.75/283.14 = 67.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.75x = 283.14 × 67.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.75x = 18,973.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,973.67/188.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.52

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