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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.98, 283.54 and 86.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.98, 283.54 and 86.34 is: 129.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.98 : 283.54 = 86.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.98/283.54 = 86.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.98x = 283.54 × 86.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.98x = 24,480.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,480.84/188.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.54

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