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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.83, 282.94 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.83, 282.94 and 181.62 is: 272.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.83 : 282.94 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.83/282.94 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.83x = 282.94 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.83x = 51,387.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,387.59/188.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.14

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