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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.36, 282.74 and 111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.36, 282.74 and 111.40 is: 167.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.36 : 282.74 = 111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.36/282.74 = 111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.36x = 282.74 × 111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.36x = 31,497.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,497.24/188.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.22

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