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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.38, 282.40 and 80.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.38, 282.40 and 80.12 is: 120.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.38 : 282.40 = 80.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.38/282.40 = 80.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.38x = 282.40 × 80.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.38x = 22,625.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,625.89/188.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.11

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