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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.83, 283.20 and 86.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.83, 283.20 and 86.11 is: 129.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.83 : 283.20 = 86.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.83/283.20 = 86.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.83x = 283.20 × 86.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.83x = 24,386.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,386.91/188.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.15

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