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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.94, 282.78 and 116.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.94, 282.78 and 116.85 is: 174.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.94 : 282.78 = 116.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.94/282.78 = 116.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.94x = 282.78 × 116.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.94x = 33,042.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,042.84/188.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.89

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