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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.09, 280.42 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.09, 280.42 and 183.28 is: 273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.09 : 280.42 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.09/280.42 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.09x = 280.42 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.09x = 51,395.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,395.38/188.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.25

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