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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.64, 282.88 and 74.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.64, 282.88 and 74.56 is: 111.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.64 : 282.88 = 74.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.64/282.88 = 74.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.64x = 282.88 × 74.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.64x = 21,091.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,091.53/188.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.81

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