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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.49, 282.83 and 85.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.49, 282.83 and 85.80 is: 128.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.49 : 282.83 = 85.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.49/282.83 = 85.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.49x = 282.83 × 85.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.49x = 24,266.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,266.39/188.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.74

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