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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.83, 283.22 and 167.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.83, 283.22 and 167.33 is: 250.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.83 : 283.22 = 167.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.83/283.22 = 167.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.83x = 283.22 × 167.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.83x = 47,390.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,390.37/188.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.98

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