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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.55, 282.81 and 116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.55, 282.81 and 116.40 is: 174.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.55 : 282.81 = 116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.55/282.81 = 116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.55x = 282.81 × 116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.55x = 32,919.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,919.08/188.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.59

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