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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.44, 282.48 and 80.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.44, 282.48 and 80.29 is: 120.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.44 : 282.48 = 80.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.44/282.48 = 80.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.44x = 282.48 × 80.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.44x = 22,680.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,680.32/188.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.36

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