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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.10, 282.06 and 171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.10, 282.06 and 171.90 is: 257.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.10 : 282.06 = 171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.10/282.06 = 171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.10x = 282.06 × 171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.10x = 48,486.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,486.11/188.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.77

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