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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.79, 283.34 and 97.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.79, 283.34 and 97.57 is: 146.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.79 : 283.34 = 97.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.79/283.34 = 97.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.79x = 283.34 × 97.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.79x = 27,645.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,645.48/188.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.44

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