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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.16, 282.24 and 51.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.16, 282.24 and 51.21 is: 76.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.16 : 282.24 = 51.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.16/282.24 = 51.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.16x = 282.24 × 51.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.16x = 14,453.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,453.51/188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.82

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