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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.17, 282.22 and 72.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.17, 282.22 and 72.58 is: 108.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.17 : 282.22 = 72.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.17/282.22 = 72.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.17x = 282.22 × 72.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.17x = 20,483.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,483.53/188.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.86

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