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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.82, 283.21 and 60.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.82, 283.21 and 60.56 is: 90.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.82 : 283.21 = 60.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.82/283.21 = 60.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.82x = 283.21 × 60.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.82x = 17,151.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,151.20/188.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.83

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