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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.44, 282.78 and 80.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.44, 282.78 and 80.38 is: 120.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.44 : 282.78 = 80.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.44/282.78 = 80.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.44x = 282.78 × 80.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.44x = 22,729.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,729.86/188.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.62

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