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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.83, 283.29 and 173.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.83, 283.29 and 173.62 is: 260.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.83 : 283.29 = 173.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.83/283.29 = 173.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.83x = 283.29 × 173.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.83x = 49,184.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,184.81/188.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.47

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