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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.27, 282.45 and 72.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.27, 282.45 and 72.72 is: 109.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.27 : 282.45 = 72.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.27/282.45 = 72.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.27x = 282.45 × 72.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.27x = 20,539.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,539.76/188.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.10

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