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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.34, 282.33 and 60.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.34, 282.33 and 60.06 is: 90.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.34 : 282.33 = 60.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.34/282.33 = 60.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.34x = 282.33 × 60.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.34x = 16,956.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,956.74/188.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.03

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