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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.54, 282.65 and 72.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.54, 282.65 and 72.93 is: 109.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.54 : 282.65 = 72.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.54/282.65 = 72.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.54x = 282.65 × 72.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.54x = 20,613.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,613.30/188.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.33

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