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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.57, 282.77 and 72.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.57, 282.77 and 72.99 is: 109.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.57 : 282.77 = 72.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.57/282.77 = 72.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.57x = 282.77 × 72.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.57x = 20,639.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,639.38/188.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.45

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