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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.46, 282.49 and 80.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.46, 282.49 and 80.33 is: 120.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.46 : 282.49 = 80.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.46/282.49 = 80.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.46x = 282.49 × 80.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.46x = 22,690.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,690.81/188.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.40

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