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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.88, 282.96 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.88, 282.96 and 180 is: 269.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.88 : 282.96 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.88/282.96 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.88x = 282.96 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.88x = 50,932.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,932.80/188.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.66

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