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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.55, 282.87 and 118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.55, 282.87 and 118.23 is: 177.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.55 : 282.87 = 118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.55/282.87 = 118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.55x = 282.87 × 118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.55x = 33,444.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,444.71/188.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.38

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