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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.35, 282.42 and 116.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.35, 282.42 and 116.26 is: 174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.35 : 282.42 = 116.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.35/282.42 = 116.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.35x = 282.42 × 116.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.35x = 32,833.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,833.44/188.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.32

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