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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.91, 283.59 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.91, 283.59 and 128.16 is: 192.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.91 : 283.59 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.91/283.59 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.91x = 283.59 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.91x = 36,344.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,344.89/188.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.39

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