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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.58, 282.66 and 80.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.58, 282.66 and 80.35 is: 120.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.58 : 282.66 = 80.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.58/282.66 = 80.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.58x = 282.66 × 80.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.58x = 22,711.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,711.73/188.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.44

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