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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.92, 282.88 and 179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.92, 282.88 and 179.32 is: 268.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.92 : 282.88 = 179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.92/282.88 = 179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.92x = 282.88 × 179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.92x = 50,726.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,726.04/188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.51

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