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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.64, 282.68 and 80.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.64, 282.68 and 80.40 is: 120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.64 : 282.68 = 80.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.64/282.68 = 80.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.64x = 282.68 × 80.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.64x = 22,727.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,727.47/188.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.48

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