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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.16, 282.39 and 119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.16, 282.39 and 119.81 is: 179.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.16 : 282.39 = 119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.16/282.39 = 119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.16x = 282.39 × 119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.16x = 33,833.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,833.40/188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.82

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