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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.90, 283 and 97.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.90, 283 and 97.70 is: 146.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.90 : 283 = 97.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.90/283 = 97.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.90x = 283 × 97.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.90x = 27,649.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,649.10/188.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.37

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