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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.85, 283.16 and 120.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.85, 283.16 and 120.39 is: 180.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.85 : 283.16 = 120.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.85/283.16 = 120.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.85x = 283.16 × 120.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.85x = 34,089.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,089.03/188.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.51

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