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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.04, 280.68 and 174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.04, 280.68 and 174.36 is: 260.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.04 : 280.68 = 174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.04/280.68 = 174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.04x = 280.68 × 174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.04x = 48,939.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,939.36/188.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.26

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