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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.80, 283.20 and 112.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.80, 283.20 and 112.25 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.80 : 283.20 = 112.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.80/283.20 = 112.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.80x = 283.20 × 112.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.80x = 31,789.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,789.20/188.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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