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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.72, 283.32 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.72, 283.32 and 174.32 is: 261.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.72 : 283.32 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.72/283.32 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.72x = 283.32 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.72x = 49,388.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,388.34/188.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.70

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