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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.44, 282.90 and 80.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.44, 282.90 and 80.44 is: 120.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.44 : 282.90 = 80.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.44/282.90 = 80.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.44x = 282.90 × 80.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.44x = 22,756.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,756.48/188.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.76

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