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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.64, 282.69 and 85.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.64, 282.69 and 85.86 is: 128.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.64 : 282.69 = 85.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.64/282.69 = 85.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.64x = 282.69 × 85.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.64x = 24,271.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,271.76/188.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.67

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