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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.44, 282.80 and 66.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.44, 282.80 and 66.76 is: 100.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.44 : 282.80 = 66.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.44/282.80 = 66.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.44x = 282.80 × 66.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.44x = 18,879.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,879.73/188.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.19

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