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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.96, 283.47 and 67.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.96, 283.47 and 67.19 is: 100.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.96 : 283.47 = 67.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.96/283.47 = 67.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.96x = 283.47 × 67.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.96x = 19,044.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,044.60/188.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.79

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