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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.94, 283.42 and 67.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.94, 283.42 and 67.26 is: 100.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.94 : 283.42 = 67.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.94/283.42 = 67.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.94x = 283.42 × 67.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.94x = 19,062.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,062.83/188.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.89

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