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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.88, 281.90 and 175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.88, 281.90 and 175.48 is: 261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.88 : 281.90 = 175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.88/281.90 = 175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.88x = 281.90 × 175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.88x = 49,467.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,467.81/188.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.90

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