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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.43, 282.39 and 72.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.43, 282.39 and 72.77 is: 109.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.43 : 282.39 = 72.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.43/282.39 = 72.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.43x = 282.39 × 72.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.43x = 20,548.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,548.11/188.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.05

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