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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.55, 282.78 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.55, 282.78 and 163.08 is: 244.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.55 : 282.78 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.55/282.78 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.55x = 282.78 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.55x = 46,115.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,115.76/188.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.58

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