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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188, 282 and 165.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188, 282 and 165.46 is: 248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188 : 282 = 165.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188/282 = 165.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188x = 282 × 165.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188x = 46,659.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,659.72/188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.19

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