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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.28, 282.35 and 119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.28, 282.35 and 119.70 is: 179.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.28 : 282.35 = 119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.28/282.35 = 119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.28x = 282.35 × 119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.28x = 33,796.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,796.70/188.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.50

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