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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.24, 282.50 and 74.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.24, 282.50 and 74.24 is: 111.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.24 : 282.50 = 74.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.24/282.50 = 74.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.24x = 282.50 × 74.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.24x = 20,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,972.80/188.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.42

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