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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.90, 281.63 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.90, 281.63 and 184.16 is: 274.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.90 : 281.63 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.90/281.63 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.90x = 281.63 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.90x = 51,864.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,864.98/188.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.56

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