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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.62, 282.97 and 58.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.62, 282.97 and 58.62 is: 87.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.62 : 282.97 = 58.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.62/282.97 = 58.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.62x = 282.97 × 58.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.62x = 16,587.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,587.70/188.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.94

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