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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.87, 283.30 and 80.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.87, 283.30 and 80.59 is: 120.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.87 : 283.30 = 80.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.87/283.30 = 80.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.87x = 283.30 × 80.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.87x = 22,830.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,830.24/188.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.88

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