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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.38, 282.33 and 115.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.38, 282.33 and 115.90 is: 173.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.38 : 282.33 = 115.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.38/282.33 = 115.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.38x = 282.33 × 115.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.38x = 32,722.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,722.05/188.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.70

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