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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.43, 282.78 and 111.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.43, 282.78 and 111.51 is: 167.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.43 : 282.78 = 111.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.43/282.78 = 111.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.43x = 282.78 × 111.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.43x = 31,532.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,532.80/188.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.34

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