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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.05, 282.68 and 168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.05, 282.68 and 168.88 is: 253.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.05 : 282.68 = 168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.05/282.68 = 168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.05x = 282.68 × 168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.05x = 47,739.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,739.42/188.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.87

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