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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.22, 282.21 and 111.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.22, 282.21 and 111.27 is: 166.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.22 : 282.21 = 111.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.22/282.21 = 111.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.22x = 282.21 × 111.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.22x = 31,400.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,400.10/188.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.83

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