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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.72, 282.62 and 111.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.72, 282.62 and 111.70 is: 167.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.72 : 282.62 = 111.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.72/282.62 = 111.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.72x = 282.62 × 111.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.72x = 31,568.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,568.65/188.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.28

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