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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.44, 282.60 and 66.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.44, 282.60 and 66.70 is: 100.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.44 : 282.60 = 66.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.44/282.60 = 66.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.44x = 282.60 × 66.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.44x = 18,849.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,849.42/188.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.03

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