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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.72, 282.42 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.72, 282.42 and 163.38 is: 244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.72 : 282.42 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.72/282.42 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.72x = 282.42 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.72x = 46,141.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,141.78/188.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.50

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