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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.30, 282.27 and 80.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.30, 282.27 and 80.06 is: 120.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.30 : 282.27 = 80.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.30/282.27 = 80.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.30x = 282.27 × 80.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.30x = 22,598.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,598.54/188.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.01

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