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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.58, 282.84 and 73.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.58, 282.84 and 73.04 is: 109.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.58 : 282.84 = 73.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.58/282.84 = 73.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.58x = 282.84 × 73.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.58x = 20,658.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,658.63/188.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.55

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