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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.19, 282.71 and 111.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.19, 282.71 and 111.19 is: 167.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.19 : 282.71 = 111.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.19/282.71 = 111.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.19x = 282.71 × 111.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.19x = 31,434.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,434.52/188.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.04

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