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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.20, 282.14 and 115.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.20, 282.14 and 115.90 is: 173.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.20 : 282.14 = 115.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.20/282.14 = 115.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.20x = 282.14 × 115.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.20x = 32,700.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,700.03/188.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.75

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