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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.89, 283.43 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.89, 283.43 and 111.80 is: 167.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.89 : 283.43 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.89/283.43 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.89x = 283.43 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.89x = 31,688.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,688.46/188.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.76

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