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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.33, 282.53 and 58.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.33, 282.53 and 58.33 is: 87.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.33 : 282.53 = 58.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.33/282.53 = 58.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.33x = 282.53 × 58.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.33x = 16,479.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,479.97/188.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.51

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