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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.53, 282.49 and 162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.53, 282.49 and 162.81 is: 243.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.53 : 282.49 = 162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.53/282.49 = 162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.53x = 282.49 × 162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.53x = 45,991.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,991.79/188.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.95

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