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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.15, 282.21 and 51.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.15, 282.21 and 51.21 is: 76.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.15 : 282.21 = 51.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.15/282.21 = 51.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.15x = 282.21 × 51.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.15x = 14,451.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,451.72/188.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.81

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