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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.88, 282.97 and 86.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.88, 282.97 and 86.01 is: 128.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.88 : 282.97 = 86.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.88/282.97 = 86.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.88x = 282.97 × 86.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.88x = 24,338.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,338.25/188.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.86

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