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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.90, 283.33 and 79.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.90, 283.33 and 79.17 is: 118.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.90 : 283.33 = 79.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.90/283.33 = 79.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.90x = 283.33 × 79.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.90x = 22,431.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,431.24/188.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.75

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