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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.97, 283.47 and 186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.97, 283.47 and 186.60 is: 279.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.97 : 283.47 = 186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.97/283.47 = 186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.97x = 283.47 × 186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.97x = 52,895.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,895.50/188.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.91

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