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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.47, 282.34 and 115.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.47, 282.34 and 115.37 is: 172.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.47 : 282.34 = 115.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.47/282.34 = 115.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.47x = 282.34 × 115.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.47x = 32,572.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,572.15/188.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.82

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