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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.38, 282.63 and 60.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.38, 282.63 and 60.13 is: 90.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.38 : 282.63 = 60.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.38/282.63 = 60.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.38x = 282.63 × 60.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.38x = 16,992.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,992.83/188.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.21

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