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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.29, 282.40 and 51.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.29, 282.40 and 51.33 is: 76.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.29 : 282.40 = 51.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.29/282.40 = 51.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.29x = 282.40 × 51.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.29x = 14,496.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,496.59/188.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.99

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