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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.48, 282.85 and 85.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.48, 282.85 and 85.78 is: 128.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.48 : 282.85 = 85.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.48/282.85 = 85.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.48x = 282.85 × 85.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.48x = 24,262.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,262.87/188.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.73

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