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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.87, 283.05 and 97.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.87, 283.05 and 97.38 is: 145.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.87 : 283.05 = 97.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.87/283.05 = 97.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.87x = 283.05 × 97.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.87x = 27,561.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,561.99/188.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.93

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