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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.04, 282.05 and 173.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.04, 282.05 and 173.55 is: 260.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.04 : 282.05 = 173.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.04/282.05 = 173.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.04x = 282.05 × 173.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.04x = 48,949.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,949.56/188.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.31

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