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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.94, 282.87 and 116.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.94, 282.87 and 116.58 is: 174.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.94 : 282.87 = 116.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.94/282.87 = 116.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.94x = 282.87 × 116.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.94x = 32,976.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,976.98/188.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.54

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