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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.56, 282.84 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.56, 282.84 and 119.88 is: 179.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.56 : 282.84 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.56/282.84 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.56x = 282.84 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.56x = 33,906.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,906.86/188.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.82

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