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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.06, 281.91 and 119.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.06, 281.91 and 119.39 is: 178.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.06 : 281.91 = 119.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.06/281.91 = 119.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.06x = 281.91 × 119.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.06x = 33,657.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,657.23/188.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.97

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