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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.22, 281.85 and 115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.22, 281.85 and 115.86 is: 173.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.22 : 281.85 = 115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.22/281.85 = 115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.22x = 281.85 × 115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.22x = 32,655.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,655.14/188.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.49

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