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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.13, 282.19 and 74.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.13, 282.19 and 74.13 is: 111.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.13 : 282.19 = 74.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.13/282.19 = 74.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.13x = 282.19 × 74.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.13x = 20,918.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,918.74/188.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.19

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