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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188, 282 and 59.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188, 282 and 59.75 is: 89.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188 : 282 = 59.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188/282 = 59.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188x = 282 × 59.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188x = 16,849.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,849.50/188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.63

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