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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.96, 283.40 and 67.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.96, 283.40 and 67.23 is: 100.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.96 : 283.40 = 67.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.96/283.40 = 67.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.96x = 283.40 × 67.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.96x = 19,051.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,051.57/188.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.82

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