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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.28, 281.64 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.28, 281.64 and 176.92 is: 264.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.28 : 281.64 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.28/281.64 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.28x = 281.64 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.28x = 49,827.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,827.75/188.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.65

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