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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188, 282.08 and 74.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188, 282.08 and 74.08 is: 111.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188 : 282.08 = 74.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188/282.08 = 74.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188x = 282.08 × 74.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188x = 20,896.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,896.49/188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.15

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