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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.38, 281.94 and 181.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.38, 281.94 and 181.90 is: 272.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.38 : 281.94 = 181.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.38/281.94 = 181.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.38x = 281.94 × 181.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.38x = 51,284.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,284.89/188.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.24

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