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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.73, 283.41 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.73, 283.41 and 117 is: 175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.73 : 283.41 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.73/283.41 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.73x = 283.41 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.73x = 33,158.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,158.97/188.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.70

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