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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.43, 282.66 and 116.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.43, 282.66 and 116.74 is: 175.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.43 : 282.66 = 116.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.43/282.66 = 116.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.43x = 282.66 × 116.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.43x = 32,997.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,997.64/188.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.12

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