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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.87, 283.07 and 165.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.87, 283.07 and 165.68 is: 248.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.87 : 283.07 = 165.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.87/283.07 = 165.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.87x = 283.07 × 165.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.87x = 46,896.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,896.79/188.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.31

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