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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.82, 281.79 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.82, 281.79 and 176.64 is: 263.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.82 : 281.79 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.82/281.79 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.82x = 281.79 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.82x = 49,775.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,775.39/188.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.61

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