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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.83, 283.38 and 67.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.83, 283.38 and 67.10 is: 100.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.83 : 283.38 = 67.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.83/283.38 = 67.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.83x = 283.38 × 67.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.83x = 19,013.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,013.13/188.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.69

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