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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188, 282.12 and 74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188, 282.12 and 74 is: 111.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188 : 282.12 = 74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188/282.12 = 74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188x = 282.12 × 74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188x = 20,876.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,876.88/188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.05

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