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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.01, 282.06 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.01, 282.06 and 167.27 is: 250.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.01 : 282.06 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.01/282.06 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.01x = 282.06 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.01x = 47,178.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,178.77/188.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.94

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