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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.47, 282.47 and 80.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.47, 282.47 and 80.11 is: 120.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.47 : 282.47 = 80.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.47/282.47 = 80.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.47x = 282.47 × 80.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.47x = 22,628.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,628.27/188.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.06

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