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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.65, 282.88 and 78.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.65, 282.88 and 78.93 is: 118.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.65 : 282.88 = 78.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.65/282.88 = 78.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.65x = 282.88 × 78.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.65x = 22,328.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,328.80/188.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.36

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