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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.50, 282.80 and 58.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.50, 282.80 and 58.50 is: 87.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.50 : 282.80 = 58.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.50/282.80 = 58.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.50x = 282.80 × 58.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.50x = 16,543.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,543.73/188.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.77

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