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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.58, 282.81 and 111.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.58, 282.81 and 111.57 is: 167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.58 : 282.81 = 111.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.58/282.81 = 111.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.58x = 282.81 × 111.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.58x = 31,553.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,553.11/188.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.32

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