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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.15, 281.57 and 119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.15, 281.57 and 119.70 is: 179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.15 : 281.57 = 119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.15/281.57 = 119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.15x = 281.57 × 119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.15x = 33,703.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,703.33/188.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.13

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