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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.94, 283.41 and 86.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.94, 283.41 and 86.17 is: 129.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.94 : 283.41 = 86.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.94/283.41 = 86.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.94x = 283.41 × 86.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.94x = 24,421.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,421.44/188.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.26

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