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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.84, 283.10 and 67.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.84, 283.10 and 67.03 is: 100.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.84 : 283.10 = 67.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.84/283.10 = 67.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.84x = 283.10 × 67.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.84x = 18,975.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,975.15/188.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.48

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