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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.02, 281.25 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.02, 281.25 and 176.50 is: 264.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.02 : 281.25 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.02/281.25 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.02x = 281.25 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.02x = 49,640.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,640.63/188.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.02

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