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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.40, 282.48 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.40, 282.48 and 175.68 is: 263.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.40 : 282.48 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.40/282.48 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.40x = 282.48 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.40x = 49,626.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,626.09/188.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.41

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