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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.19, 280.53 and 177.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.19, 280.53 and 177.93 is: 265.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.19 : 280.53 = 177.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.19/280.53 = 177.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.19x = 280.53 × 177.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.19x = 49,914.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,914.70/188.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.24

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