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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.76, 283.22 and 86.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.76, 283.22 and 86.02 is: 129.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.76 : 283.22 = 86.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.76/283.22 = 86.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.76x = 283.22 × 86.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.76x = 24,362.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,362.58/188.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.07

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