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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.79, 283.01 and 84.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.79, 283.01 and 84.59 is: 126.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.79 : 283.01 = 84.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.79/283.01 = 84.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.79x = 283.01 × 84.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.79x = 23,939.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,939.82/188.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.81

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