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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.00, 281.79 and 160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.00, 281.79 and 160.86 is: 241.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.00 : 281.79 = 160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.00/281.79 = 160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.00x = 281.79 × 160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.00x = 45,328.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,328.74/188.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.12

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