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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.78, 283.16 and 67.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.78, 283.16 and 67.04 is: 100.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.78 : 283.16 = 67.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.78/283.16 = 67.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.78x = 283.16 × 67.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.78x = 18,981.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,981.30/188.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.55

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