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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.92, 281.48 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.92, 281.48 and 176.50 is: 262.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.92 : 281.48 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.92/281.48 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.92x = 281.48 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.92x = 49,681.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,681.22/188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.97

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