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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.92, 283.35 and 60.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.92, 283.35 and 60.67 is: 91.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.92 : 283.35 = 60.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.92/283.35 = 60.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.92x = 283.35 × 60.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.92x = 17,190.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,190.84/188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.00

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