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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.69, 282.85 and 119.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.69, 282.85 and 119.99 is: 179.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.69 : 282.85 = 119.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.69/282.85 = 119.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.69x = 282.85 × 119.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.69x = 33,939.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,939.58/188.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.87

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