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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.02, 281.94 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.02, 281.94 and 119.44 is: 179.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.02 : 281.94 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.02/281.94 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.02x = 281.94 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.02x = 33,674.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,674.91/188.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.10

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