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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.14, 282.43 and 111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.14, 282.43 and 111.14 is: 166.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.14 : 282.43 = 111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.14/282.43 = 111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.14x = 282.43 × 111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.14x = 31,389.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,389.27/188.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.84

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