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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.91, 283.33 and 86.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.91, 283.33 and 86.17 is: 129.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.91 : 283.33 = 86.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.91/283.33 = 86.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.91x = 283.33 × 86.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.91x = 24,414.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,414.55/188.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.24

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