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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.33, 282.46 and 66.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.33, 282.46 and 66.57 is: 99.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.33 : 282.46 = 66.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.33/282.46 = 66.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.33x = 282.46 × 66.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.33x = 18,803.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,803.36/188.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.84

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