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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.34, 282.48 and 72.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.34, 282.48 and 72.75 is: 109.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.34 : 282.48 = 72.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.34/282.48 = 72.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.34x = 282.48 × 72.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.34x = 20,550.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,550.42/188.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.11

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