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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.13, 282.31 and 186.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.13, 282.31 and 186.58 is: 279.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.13 : 282.31 = 186.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.13/282.31 = 186.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.13x = 282.31 × 186.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.13x = 52,674.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,674.21/188.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.99

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