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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.27, 282.56 and 119.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.27, 282.56 and 119.91 is: 179.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.27 : 282.56 = 119.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.27/282.56 = 119.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.27x = 282.56 × 119.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.27x = 33,881.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,881.17/188.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.97

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