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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.37, 282.71 and 80.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.37, 282.71 and 80.23 is: 120.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.37 : 282.71 = 80.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.37/282.71 = 80.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.37x = 282.71 × 80.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.37x = 22,681.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,681.78/188.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.41

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