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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.72, 283.37 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.72, 283.37 and 166.08 is: 249.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.72 : 283.37 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.72/283.37 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.72x = 283.37 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.72x = 47,061.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,061.26/188.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.38

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