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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.06, 281.82 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.06, 281.82 and 168.80 is: 252.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.06 : 281.82 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.06/281.82 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.06x = 281.82 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.06x = 47,571.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,571.22/188.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.96

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