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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.71, 282.99 and 73.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.71, 282.99 and 73.15 is: 109.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.71 : 282.99 = 73.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.71/282.99 = 73.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.71x = 282.99 × 73.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.71x = 20,700.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,700.72/188.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.70

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