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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.44, 282.20 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.44, 282.20 and 116.16 is: 173.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.44 : 282.20 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.44/282.20 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.44x = 282.20 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.44x = 32,780.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,780.35/188.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.96

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