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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.04, 281.52 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.04, 281.52 and 185.34 is: 277.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.04 : 281.52 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.04/281.52 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.04x = 281.52 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.04x = 52,176.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,176.92/188.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.48

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