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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.83, 283.11 and 86.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.83, 283.11 and 86.16 is: 129.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.83 : 283.11 = 86.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.83/283.11 = 86.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.83x = 283.11 × 86.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.83x = 24,392.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,392.76/188.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.18

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