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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.18, 281.55 and 116.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.18, 281.55 and 116.09 is: 173.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.18 : 281.55 = 116.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.18/281.55 = 116.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.18x = 281.55 × 116.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.18x = 32,685.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,685.14/188.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.69

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