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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.67, 282.63 and 178.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.67, 282.63 and 178.83 is: 267.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.67 : 282.63 = 178.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.67/282.63 = 178.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.67x = 282.63 × 178.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.67x = 50,542.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,542.72/188.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.89

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