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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.19, 282.31 and 79.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.19, 282.31 and 79.95 is: 119.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.19 : 282.31 = 79.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.19/282.31 = 79.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.19x = 282.31 × 79.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.19x = 22,570.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,570.68/188.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.94

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