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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.63, 282.99 and 80.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.63, 282.99 and 80.43 is: 120.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.63 : 282.99 = 80.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.63/282.99 = 80.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.63x = 282.99 × 80.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.63x = 22,760.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,760.89/188.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.67

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