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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.72, 283.44 and 117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.72, 283.44 and 117.04 is: 175.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.72 : 283.44 = 117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.72/283.44 = 117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.72x = 283.44 × 117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.72x = 33,173.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,173.82/188.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.78

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