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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.89, 282.60 and 111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.89, 282.60 and 111.88 is: 167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.89 : 282.60 = 111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.89/282.60 = 111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.89x = 282.60 × 111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.89x = 31,617.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,617.29/188.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.38

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