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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.67, 282.74 and 116.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.67, 282.74 and 116.49 is: 174.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.67 : 282.74 = 116.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.67/282.74 = 116.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.67x = 282.74 × 116.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.67x = 32,935.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,935.80/188.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.57

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