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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.53, 282.73 and 72.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.53, 282.73 and 72.95 is: 109.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.53 : 282.73 = 72.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.53/282.73 = 72.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.53x = 282.73 × 72.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.53x = 20,624.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,624.45/188.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.40

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