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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.36, 282.60 and 80.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.36, 282.60 and 80.22 is: 120.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.36 : 282.60 = 80.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.36/282.60 = 80.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.36x = 282.60 × 80.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.36x = 22,670.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,670.17/188.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.36

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