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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.57, 282.09 and 163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.57, 282.09 and 163.16 is: 244.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.57 : 282.09 = 163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.57/282.09 = 163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.57x = 282.09 × 163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.57x = 46,026.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,026.51/188.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.09

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