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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.64, 283.32 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.64, 283.32 and 117 is: 175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.64 : 283.32 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.64/283.32 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.64x = 283.32 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.64x = 33,148.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,148.44/188.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.72

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