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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.61, 282.99 and 85.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.61, 282.99 and 85.82 is: 128.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.61 : 282.99 = 85.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.61/282.99 = 85.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.61x = 282.99 × 85.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.61x = 24,286.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,286.20/188.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.76

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