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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.56, 281.68 and 184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.56, 281.68 and 184.96 is: 276.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.56 : 281.68 = 184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.56/281.68 = 184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.56x = 281.68 × 184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.56x = 52,099.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,099.53/188.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.30

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