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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.43, 282.79 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.43, 282.79 and 176.28 is: 264.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.43 : 282.79 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.43/282.79 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.43x = 282.79 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.43x = 49,849.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,849.38/188.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.56

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