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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.37, 281.95 and 111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.37, 281.95 and 111.14 is: 166.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.37 : 281.95 = 111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.37/281.95 = 111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.37x = 281.95 × 111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.37x = 31,335.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,335.37/188.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.35

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