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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.54, 282.74 and 66.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.54, 282.74 and 66.78 is: 100.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.54 : 282.74 = 66.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.54/282.74 = 66.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.54x = 282.74 × 66.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.54x = 18,881.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,881.38/188.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.15

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