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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.54, 282.73 and 78.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.54, 282.73 and 78.77 is: 118.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.54 : 282.73 = 78.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.54/282.73 = 78.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.54x = 282.73 × 78.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.54x = 22,270.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,270.60/188.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.12

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