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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.51, 282.62 and 72.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.51, 282.62 and 72.93 is: 109.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.51 : 282.62 = 72.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.51/282.62 = 72.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.51x = 282.62 × 72.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.51x = 20,611.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,611.11/188.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.34

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