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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.76, 282.88 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.76, 282.88 and 167.04 is: 250.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.76 : 282.88 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.76/282.88 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.76x = 282.88 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.76x = 47,252.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,252.28/188.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.33

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