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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.90, 283.41 and 86.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.90, 283.41 and 86.25 is: 129.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.90 : 283.41 = 86.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.90/283.41 = 86.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.90x = 283.41 × 86.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.90x = 24,444.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,444.11/188.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.41

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