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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.35, 282.35 and 90.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.35, 282.35 and 90.79 is: 136.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.35 : 282.35 = 90.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.35/282.35 = 90.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.35x = 282.35 × 90.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.35x = 25,634.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,634.56/188.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.10

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