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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.13, 282 and 66.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.13, 282 and 66.33 is: 99.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.13 : 282 = 66.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.13/282 = 66.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.13x = 282 × 66.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.13x = 18,705.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,705.06/188.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.43

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