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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.85, 283.41 and 97.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.85, 283.41 and 97.62 is: 146.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.85 : 283.41 = 97.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.85/283.41 = 97.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.85x = 283.41 × 97.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.85x = 27,666.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,666.48/188.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.50

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