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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.46, 282.96 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.46, 282.96 and 185.22 is: 278.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.46 : 282.96 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.46/282.96 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.46x = 282.96 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.46x = 52,409.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,409.85/188.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.10

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