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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.22, 282.36 and 51.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.22, 282.36 and 51.28 is: 76.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.22 : 282.36 = 51.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.22/282.36 = 51.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.22x = 282.36 × 51.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.22x = 14,479.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,479.42/188.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.93

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