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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.30, 282.52 and 85.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.30, 282.52 and 85.50 is: 128.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.30 : 282.52 = 85.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.30/282.52 = 85.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.30x = 282.52 × 85.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.30x = 24,155.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,155.46/188.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.28

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