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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.55, 282.84 and 80.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.55, 282.84 and 80.41 is: 120.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.55 : 282.84 = 80.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.55/282.84 = 80.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.55x = 282.84 × 80.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.55x = 22,743.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,743.16/188.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.62

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