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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.37, 282.46 and 120.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.37, 282.46 and 120.03 is: 179.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.37 : 282.46 = 120.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.37/282.46 = 120.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.37x = 282.46 × 120.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.37x = 33,903.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,903.67/188.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.98

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