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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.16, 282.30 and 66.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.16, 282.30 and 66.45 is: 99.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.16 : 282.30 = 66.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.16/282.30 = 66.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.16x = 282.30 × 66.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.16x = 18,758.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,758.84/188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.70

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