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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.82, 282.66 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.82, 282.66 and 115.50 is: 172.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.82 : 282.66 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.82/282.66 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.82x = 282.66 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.82x = 32,647.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,647.23/188.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.90

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