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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.55, 282.74 and 115.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.55, 282.74 and 115.47 is: 173.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.55 : 282.74 = 115.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.55/282.74 = 115.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.55x = 282.74 × 115.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.55x = 32,647.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,647.41/188.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.15

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