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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.76, 283 and 91.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.76, 283 and 91.22 is: 136.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.76 : 283 = 91.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.76/283 = 91.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.76x = 283 × 91.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.76x = 25,815.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,815.26/188.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.76

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