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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.27, 282.35 and 78.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.27, 282.35 and 78.59 is: 117.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.27 : 282.35 = 78.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.27/282.35 = 78.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.27x = 282.35 × 78.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.27x = 22,188.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,188.28/188.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.85

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