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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.33, 282.36 and 85.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.33, 282.36 and 85.47 is: 128.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.33 : 282.36 = 85.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.33/282.36 = 85.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.33x = 282.36 × 85.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.33x = 24,132.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,132.57/188.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.14

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