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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.42, 282.73 and 71.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.42, 282.73 and 71.37 is: 107.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.42 : 282.73 = 71.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.42/282.73 = 71.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.42x = 282.73 × 71.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.42x = 20,178.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,178.44/188.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.09

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