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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.79, 283.21 and 111.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.79, 283.21 and 111.81 is: 167.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.79 : 283.21 = 111.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.79/283.21 = 111.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.79x = 283.21 × 111.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.79x = 31,665.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,665.71/188.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.73

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