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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.09, 281.31 and 167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.09, 281.31 and 167.68 is: 250.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.09 : 281.31 = 167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.09/281.31 = 167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.09x = 281.31 × 167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.09x = 47,169.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,169.36/188.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.78

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