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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.36, 281.94 and 115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.36, 281.94 and 115.88 is: 173.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.36 : 281.94 = 115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.36/281.94 = 115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.36x = 281.94 × 115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.36x = 32,671.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,671.21/188.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.45

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