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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.48, 283.44 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.48, 283.44 and 171.92 is: 258.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.48 : 283.44 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.48/283.44 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.48x = 283.44 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.48x = 48,729.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,729.00/188.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.54

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