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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.28, 281.66 and 162.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.28, 281.66 and 162.22 is: 242.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.28 : 281.66 = 162.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.28/281.66 = 162.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.28x = 281.66 × 162.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.28x = 45,690.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,690.89/188.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.68

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