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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.24, 282.94 and 184.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.24, 282.94 and 184.21 is: 276.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.24 : 282.94 = 184.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.24/282.94 = 184.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.24x = 282.94 × 184.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.24x = 52,119.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,119.02/188.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.87

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