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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.58, 282.77 and 80.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.58, 282.77 and 80.31 is: 120.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.58 : 282.77 = 80.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.58/282.77 = 80.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.58x = 282.77 × 80.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.58x = 22,709.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,709.26/188.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.42

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