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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.95, 283.53 and 73.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.95, 283.53 and 73.47 is: 110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.95 : 283.53 = 73.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.95/283.53 = 73.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.95x = 283.53 × 73.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.95x = 20,832.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,832.29/188.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.25

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