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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.33, 282.48 and 60.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.33, 282.48 and 60.07 is: 90.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.33 : 282.48 = 60.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.33/282.48 = 60.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.33x = 282.48 × 60.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.33x = 16,967.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,967.01/188.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.09

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