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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.88, 283.14 and 86.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.88, 283.14 and 86.22 is: 129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.88 : 283.14 = 86.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.88/283.14 = 86.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.88x = 283.14 × 86.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.88x = 24,412.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,412.33/188.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.25

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