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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.68, 283.26 and 179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.68, 283.26 and 179.96 is: 270.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.68 : 283.26 = 179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.68/283.26 = 179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.68x = 283.26 × 179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.68x = 50,975.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,975.47/188.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.17

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