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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.78, 282.92 and 97.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.78, 282.92 and 97.29 is: 145.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.78 : 282.92 = 97.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.78/282.92 = 97.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.78x = 282.92 × 97.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.78x = 27,523.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,523.39/188.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.80

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