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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.23, 282.36 and 51.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.23, 282.36 and 51.27 is: 76.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.23 : 282.36 = 51.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.23/282.36 = 51.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.23x = 282.36 × 51.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.23x = 14,476.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,476.60/188.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.91

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