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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.28, 281.96 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.28, 281.96 and 164.12 is: 245.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.28 : 281.96 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.28/281.96 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.28x = 281.96 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.28x = 46,275.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,275.28/188.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.78

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