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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.76, 282.94 and 97.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.76, 282.94 and 97.36 is: 145.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.76 : 282.94 = 97.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.76/282.94 = 97.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.76x = 282.94 × 97.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.76x = 27,547.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,547.04/188.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.94

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