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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.84, 283.28 and 79.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.84, 283.28 and 79.17 is: 118.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.84 : 283.28 = 79.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.84/283.28 = 79.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.84x = 283.28 × 79.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.84x = 22,426.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,426.88/188.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.76

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