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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.51, 282.71 and 66.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.51, 282.71 and 66.74 is: 100.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.51 : 282.71 = 66.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.51/282.71 = 66.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.51x = 282.71 × 66.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.51x = 18,866.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,866.32/188.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.08

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