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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.88, 282.60 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.88, 282.60 and 168.90 is: 252.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.88 : 282.60 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.88/282.60 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.88x = 282.60 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.88x = 47,731.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,731.14/188.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.71

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