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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.29, 282.57 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.29, 282.57 and 116.20 is: 174.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.29 : 282.57 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.29/282.57 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.29x = 282.57 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.29x = 32,832.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,832.64/188.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.38

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