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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.71, 283.08 and 58.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.71, 283.08 and 58.72 is: 88.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.71 : 283.08 = 58.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.71/283.08 = 58.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.71x = 283.08 × 58.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.71x = 16,622.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,622.16/188.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.08

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