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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.16, 282.11 and 118.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.16, 282.11 and 118.57 is: 177.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.16 : 282.11 = 118.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.16/282.11 = 118.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.16x = 282.11 × 118.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.16x = 33,449.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,449.78/188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.78

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