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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.66, 283.30 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.66, 283.30 and 111.92 is: 168.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.66 : 283.30 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.66/283.30 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.66x = 283.30 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.66x = 31,705.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,705.24/188.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.05

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