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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.88, 283.18 and 116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.88, 283.18 and 116.60 is: 174.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.88 : 283.18 = 116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.88/283.18 = 116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.88x = 283.18 × 116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.88x = 33,018.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,018.79/188.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.81

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