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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.20, 282.35 and 58.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.20, 282.35 and 58.20 is: 87.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.20 : 282.35 = 58.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.20/282.35 = 58.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.20x = 282.35 × 58.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.20x = 16,432.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,432.77/188.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.32

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