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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.67, 282.96 and 80.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.67, 282.96 and 80.40 is: 120.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.67 : 282.96 = 80.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.67/282.96 = 80.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.67x = 282.96 × 80.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.67x = 22,749.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,749.98/188.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.58

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