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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.02, 281.78 and 110.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.02, 281.78 and 110.94 is: 166.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.02 : 281.78 = 110.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.02/281.78 = 110.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.02x = 281.78 × 110.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.02x = 31,260.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,260.67/188.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.26

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