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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.38, 283.10 and 111.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.38, 283.10 and 111.35 is: 167.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.38 : 283.10 = 111.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.38/283.10 = 111.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.38x = 283.10 × 111.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.38x = 31,523.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,523.19/188.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.34

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