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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.02, 282.08 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.02, 282.08 and 119.58 is: 179.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.02 : 282.08 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.02/282.08 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.02x = 282.08 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.02x = 33,730.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,730.37/188.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.40

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