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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.24, 282.30 and 72.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.24, 282.30 and 72.72 is: 109.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.24 : 282.30 = 72.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.24/282.30 = 72.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.24x = 282.30 × 72.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.24x = 20,528.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,528.86/188.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.06

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