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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.26, 282.28 and 85.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.26, 282.28 and 85.64 is: 128.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.26 : 282.28 = 85.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.26/282.28 = 85.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.26x = 282.28 × 85.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.26x = 24,174.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,174.46/188.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.41

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