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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.17, 282.03 and 66.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.17, 282.03 and 66.37 is: 99.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.17 : 282.03 = 66.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.17/282.03 = 66.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.17x = 282.03 × 66.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.17x = 18,718.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,718.28/188.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.47

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