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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.34, 282.50 and 51.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.34, 282.50 and 51.40 is: 77.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.34 : 282.50 = 51.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.34/282.50 = 51.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.34x = 282.50 × 51.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.34x = 14,520.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,520.50/188.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.10

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