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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.33, 281.79 and 111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.33, 281.79 and 111.32 is: 166.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.33 : 281.79 = 111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.33/281.79 = 111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.33x = 281.79 × 111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.33x = 31,368.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,368.86/188.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.56

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