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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.62, 282.92 and 80.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.62, 282.92 and 80.32 is: 120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.62 : 282.92 = 80.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.62/282.92 = 80.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.62x = 282.92 × 80.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.62x = 22,724.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,724.13/188.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.48

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