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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.87, 281.87 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.87, 281.87 and 184.01 is: 274.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.87 : 281.87 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.87/281.87 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.87x = 281.87 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.87x = 51,866.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,866.90/188.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.62

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