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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.35, 281.82 and 178.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.35, 281.82 and 178.46 is: 267.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.35 : 281.82 = 178.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.35/281.82 = 178.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.35x = 281.82 × 178.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.35x = 50,293.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,293.60/188.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.02

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