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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.54, 282.87 and 116.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.54, 282.87 and 116.31 is: 174.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.54 : 282.87 = 116.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.54/282.87 = 116.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.54x = 282.87 × 116.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.54x = 32,900.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,900.61/188.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.51

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