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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.35, 282.59 and 171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.35, 282.59 and 171.34 is: 257.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.35 : 282.59 = 171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.35/282.59 = 171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.35x = 282.59 × 171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.35x = 48,418.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,418.97/188.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.07

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