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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.86, 282.98 and 67.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.86, 282.98 and 67.06 is: 100.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.86 : 282.98 = 67.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.86/282.98 = 67.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.86x = 282.98 × 67.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.86x = 18,974.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,974.89/188.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.47

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