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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.26, 282.36 and 72.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.26, 282.36 and 72.66 is: 108.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.26 : 282.36 = 72.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.26/282.36 = 72.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.26x = 282.36 × 72.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.26x = 20,516.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,516.28/188.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.98

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