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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.49, 282.72 and 51.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.49, 282.72 and 51.55 is: 77.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.49 : 282.72 = 51.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.49/282.72 = 51.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.49x = 282.72 × 51.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.49x = 14,574.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,574.22/188.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.32

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