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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.21, 282.28 and 51.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.21, 282.28 and 51.24 is: 76.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.21 : 282.28 = 51.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.21/282.28 = 51.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.21x = 282.28 × 51.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.21x = 14,462.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,462.74/188.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.84

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