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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.99, 283.32 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.99, 283.32 and 131.32 is: 196.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.99 : 283.32 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.99/283.32 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.99x = 283.32 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.99x = 37,205.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,205.41/188.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.87

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