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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.16, 282.27 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.16, 282.27 and 179.40 is: 269.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.16 : 282.27 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.16/282.27 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.16x = 282.27 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.16x = 50,639.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,639.24/188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.13

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