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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.41, 282.54 and 80.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.41, 282.54 and 80.21 is: 120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.41 : 282.54 = 80.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.41/282.54 = 80.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.41x = 282.54 × 80.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.41x = 22,662.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,662.53/188.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.28

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