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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.08, 282 and 173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.08, 282 and 173.70 is: 260.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.08 : 282 = 173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.08/282 = 173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.08x = 282 × 173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.08x = 48,983.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,983.40/188.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.44

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