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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.29, 282.28 and 177.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.29, 282.28 and 177.56 is: 266.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.29 : 282.28 = 177.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.29/282.28 = 177.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.29x = 282.28 × 177.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.29x = 50,120.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,120.93/188.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.19

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