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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.66, 283.32 and 178.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.66, 283.32 and 178.93 is: 268.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.66 : 283.32 = 178.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.66/283.32 = 178.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.66x = 283.32 × 178.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.66x = 50,692.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,692.14/188.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.70

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