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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188, 281.40 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188, 281.40 and 165.24 is: 247.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188 : 281.40 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188/281.40 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188x = 281.40 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188x = 46,498.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,498.54/188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.33

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