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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.10, 281.94 and 66.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.10, 281.94 and 66.30 is: 99.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.10 : 281.94 = 66.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.10/281.94 = 66.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.10x = 281.94 × 66.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.10x = 18,692.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,692.62/188.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.38

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