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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.20, 282.02 and 111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.20, 282.02 and 111.18 is: 166.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.20 : 282.02 = 111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.20/282.02 = 111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.20x = 282.02 × 111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.20x = 31,354.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,354.98/188.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.60

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