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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.81, 283.29 and 86.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.81, 283.29 and 86.15 is: 129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.81 : 283.29 = 86.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.81/283.29 = 86.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.81x = 283.29 × 86.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.81x = 24,404.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,404.34/188.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.25

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