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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.80, 282.76 and 163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.80, 282.76 and 163.40 is: 244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.80 : 282.76 = 163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.80/282.76 = 163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.80x = 282.76 × 163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.80x = 46,202.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,202.98/188.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.72

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