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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.60, 283.35 and 178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.60, 283.35 and 178.24 is: 267.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.60 : 283.35 = 178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.60/283.35 = 178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.60x = 283.35 × 178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.60x = 50,504.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,504.30/188.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.79

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