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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.96, 283.25 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.96, 283.25 and 128.12 is: 192.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.96 : 283.25 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.96/283.25 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.96x = 283.25 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.96x = 36,291.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,291.02/188.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.05

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