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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.10, 281.95 and 115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.10, 281.95 and 115.88 is: 173.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.10 : 281.95 = 115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.10/281.95 = 115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.10x = 281.95 × 115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.10x = 32,670.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,670.67/188.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.69

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