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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.66, 282.86 and 119.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.66, 282.86 and 119.07 is: 178.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.66 : 282.86 = 119.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.66/282.86 = 119.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.66x = 282.86 × 119.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.66x = 33,680.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,680.14/188.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.52

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