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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.24, 281.72 and 182.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.24, 281.72 and 182.57 is: 273.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.24 : 281.72 = 182.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.24/281.72 = 182.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.24x = 281.72 × 182.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.24x = 51,431.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,431.30/188.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.23

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