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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.64, 281.16 and 188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.64, 281.16 and 188.28 is: 280.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.64 : 281.16 = 188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.64/281.16 = 188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.64x = 281.16 × 188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.64x = 52,936.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,936.80/188.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.62

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