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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.97, 283.50 and 73.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.97, 283.50 and 73.42 is: 110.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.97 : 283.50 = 73.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.97/283.50 = 73.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.97x = 283.50 × 73.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.97x = 20,815.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,815.37/188.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.15

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