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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.43, 282.59 and 85.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.43, 282.59 and 85.66 is: 128.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.43 : 282.59 = 85.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.43/282.59 = 85.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.43x = 282.59 × 85.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.43x = 24,205.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,205.85/188.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.46

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