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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.48, 282.72 and 116.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.48, 282.72 and 116.30 is: 174.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.48 : 282.72 = 116.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.48/282.72 = 116.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.48x = 282.72 × 116.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.48x = 32,880.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,880.34/188.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.45

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