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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.21, 282.24 and 64.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.21, 282.24 and 64.78 is: 97.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.21 : 282.24 = 64.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.21/282.24 = 64.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.21x = 282.24 × 64.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.21x = 18,282.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,282.80/188.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.14

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