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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.54, 282.66 and 173.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.54, 282.66 and 173.35 is: 259.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.54 : 282.66 = 173.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.54/282.66 = 173.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.54x = 282.66 × 173.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.54x = 48,999.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,999.11/188.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.89

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