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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.55, 282.49 and 177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.55, 282.49 and 177.26 is: 265.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.55 : 282.49 = 177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.55/282.49 = 177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.55x = 282.49 × 177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.55x = 50,074.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,074.18/188.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.58

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