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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.78, 283.17 and 97.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.78, 283.17 and 97.45 is: 146.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.78 : 283.17 = 97.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.78/283.17 = 97.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.78x = 283.17 × 97.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.78x = 27,594.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,594.21/188.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.18

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