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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.30, 281.14 and 176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.30, 281.14 and 176.72 is: 263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.30 : 281.14 = 176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.30/281.14 = 176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.30x = 281.14 × 176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.30x = 49,681.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,681.21/188.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.84

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