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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.48, 282.75 and 116.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.48, 282.75 and 116.25 is: 174.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.48 : 282.75 = 116.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.48/282.75 = 116.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.48x = 282.75 × 116.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.48x = 32,869.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,869.69/188.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.40

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