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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.92, 283.14 and 116.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.92, 283.14 and 116.68 is: 174.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.92 : 283.14 = 116.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.92/283.14 = 116.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.92x = 283.14 × 116.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.92x = 33,036.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,036.78/188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.87

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