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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.97, 283.63 and 86.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.97, 283.63 and 86.20 is: 129.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.97 : 283.63 = 86.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.97/283.63 = 86.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.97x = 283.63 × 86.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.97x = 24,448.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,448.20/188.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.38

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