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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.19, 282.29 and 85.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.19, 282.29 and 85.48 is: 128.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.19 : 282.29 = 85.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.19/282.29 = 85.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.19x = 282.29 × 85.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.19x = 24,129.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,129.02/188.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.22

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