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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.68, 282.99 and 176.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.68, 282.99 and 176.38 is: 264.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.68 : 282.99 = 176.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.68/282.99 = 176.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.68x = 282.99 × 176.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.68x = 49,913.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,913.73/188.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.54

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