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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.53, 281.68 and 165.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.53, 281.68 and 165.97 is: 247.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.53 : 281.68 = 165.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.53/281.68 = 165.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.53x = 281.68 × 165.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.53x = 46,748.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,748.78/188.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.97

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