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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.40, 282.66 and 84.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.40, 282.66 and 84.30 is: 126.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.40 : 282.66 = 84.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.40/282.66 = 84.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.40x = 282.66 × 84.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.40x = 23,826.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,826.82/188.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.47

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