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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.11, 281.76 and 115.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.11, 281.76 and 115.75 is: 173.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.11 : 281.76 = 115.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.11/281.76 = 115.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.11x = 281.76 × 115.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.11x = 32,613.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,613.72/188.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.38

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