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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.89, 283.16 and 97.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.89, 283.16 and 97.49 is: 146.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.89 : 283.16 = 97.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.89/283.16 = 97.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.89x = 283.16 × 97.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.89x = 27,606.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,606.22/188.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.15

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