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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.34, 282.29 and 165.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.34, 282.29 and 165.56 is: 248.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.34 : 282.29 = 165.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.34/282.29 = 165.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.34x = 282.29 × 165.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.34x = 46,735.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,735.81/188.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.14

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