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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.25, 282.36 and 80.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.25, 282.36 and 80.01 is: 120.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.25 : 282.36 = 80.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.25/282.36 = 80.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.25x = 282.36 × 80.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.25x = 22,591.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,591.62/188.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.01

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