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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.21, 282.37 and 72.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.21, 282.37 and 72.67 is: 109.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.21 : 282.37 = 72.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.21/282.37 = 72.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.21x = 282.37 × 72.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.21x = 20,518.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,518.42/188.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.02

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