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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.60, 282.64 and 166.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.60, 282.64 and 166.91 is: 250.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.60 : 282.64 = 166.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.60/282.64 = 166.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.60x = 282.64 × 166.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.60x = 47,175.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,175.51/188.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.13

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