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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.55, 282.68 and 72.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.55, 282.68 and 72.94 is: 109.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.55 : 282.68 = 72.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.55/282.68 = 72.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.55x = 282.68 × 72.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.55x = 20,618.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,618.46/188.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.35

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