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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.43, 282.79 and 107.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.43, 282.79 and 107.33 is: 161.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.43 : 282.79 = 107.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.43/282.79 = 107.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.43x = 282.79 × 107.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.43x = 30,350.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,350.57/188.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.07

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