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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.17, 282.36 and 80.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.17, 282.36 and 80.04 is: 120.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.17 : 282.36 = 80.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.17/282.36 = 80.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.17x = 282.36 × 80.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.17x = 22,600.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,600.09/188.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.10

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