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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.70, 283.16 and 80.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.70, 283.16 and 80.46 is: 120.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.70 : 283.16 = 80.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.70/283.16 = 80.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.70x = 283.16 × 80.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.70x = 22,783.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,783.05/188.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.74

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