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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.74, 283.02 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.74, 283.02 and 159.76 is: 239.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.74 : 283.02 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.74/283.02 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.74x = 283.02 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.74x = 45,215.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,215.28/188.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.56

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