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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.04, 282.11 and 64.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.04, 282.11 and 64.65 is: 96.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.04 : 282.11 = 64.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.04/282.11 = 64.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.04x = 282.11 × 64.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.04x = 18,238.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,238.41/188.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.99

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