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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.74, 283.19 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.74, 283.19 and 120.24 is: 180.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.74 : 283.19 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.74/283.19 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.74x = 283.19 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.74x = 34,051.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,051.47/188.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.42

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