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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.84, 282.87 and 175.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.84, 282.87 and 175.17 is: 262.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.84 : 282.87 = 175.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.84/282.87 = 175.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.84x = 282.87 × 175.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.84x = 49,550.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,550.34/188.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.39

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