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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.68, 282.36 and 176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.68, 282.36 and 176.08 is: 263.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.68 : 282.36 = 176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.68/282.36 = 176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.68x = 282.36 × 176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.68x = 49,717.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,717.95/188.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.50

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