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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.52, 282 and 177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.52, 282 and 177 is: 264.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.52 : 282 = 177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.52/282 = 177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.52x = 282 × 177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.52x = 49,914
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,914/188.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.77

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