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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.79, 282.85 and 168.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.79, 282.85 and 168.29 is: 252.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.79 : 282.85 = 168.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.79/282.85 = 168.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.79x = 282.85 × 168.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.79x = 47,600.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,600.83/188.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.14

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