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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.64, 282.60 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.64, 282.60 and 120.24 is: 180.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.64 : 282.60 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.64/282.60 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.64x = 282.60 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.64x = 33,979.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,979.82/188.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.13

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