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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.27, 282.50 and 85.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.27, 282.50 and 85.53 is: 128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.27 : 282.50 = 85.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.27/282.50 = 85.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.27x = 282.50 × 85.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.27x = 24,161.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,161.80/188.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.34

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