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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.88, 283.24 and 67.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.88, 283.24 and 67.11 is: 100.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.88 : 283.24 = 67.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.88/283.24 = 67.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.88x = 283.24 × 67.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.88x = 19,008.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,008.24/188.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.64

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