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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.42, 282.62 and 80.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.42, 282.62 and 80.21 is: 120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.42 : 282.62 = 80.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.42/282.62 = 80.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.42x = 282.62 × 80.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.42x = 22,668.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,668.95/188.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.31

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