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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.13, 282.21 and 59.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.13, 282.21 and 59.88 is: 89.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.13 : 282.21 = 59.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.13/282.21 = 59.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.13x = 282.21 × 59.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.13x = 16,898.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,898.73/188.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.82

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