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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.46, 283.14 and 177.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.46, 283.14 and 177.54 is: 266.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.46 : 283.14 = 177.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.46/283.14 = 177.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.46x = 283.14 × 177.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.46x = 50,268.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,268.68/188.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.73

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