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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.61, 282.90 and 51.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.61, 282.90 and 51.66 is: 77.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.61 : 282.90 = 51.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.61/282.90 = 51.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.61x = 282.90 × 51.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.61x = 14,614.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,614.61/188.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.49

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