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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.13, 281.91 and 167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.13, 281.91 and 167.88 is: 251.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.13 : 281.91 = 167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.13/281.91 = 167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.13x = 281.91 × 167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.13x = 47,327.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,327.05/188.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.57

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