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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.11, 282.21 and 66.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.11, 282.21 and 66.38 is: 99.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.11 : 282.21 = 66.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.11/282.21 = 66.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.11x = 282.21 × 66.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.11x = 18,731.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,731.69/188.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.58

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