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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.07, 282.61 and 164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.07, 282.61 and 164.26 is: 246.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.07 : 282.61 = 164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.07/282.61 = 164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.07x = 282.61 × 164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.07x = 46,421.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,421.94/188.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.84

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