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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.60, 283.91 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.60, 283.91 and 168.75 is: 254.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.60 : 283.91 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.60/283.91 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.60x = 283.91 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.60x = 47,908.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,908.97/188.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.03

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