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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.17, 282.31 and 66.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.17, 282.31 and 66.47 is: 99.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.17 : 282.31 = 66.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.17/282.31 = 66.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.17x = 282.31 × 66.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.17x = 18,765.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,765.15/188.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.73

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