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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.95, 283.27 and 73.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.95, 283.27 and 73.33 is: 109.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.95 : 283.27 = 73.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.95/283.27 = 73.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.95x = 283.27 × 73.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.95x = 20,771.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,771.82/188.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.93

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