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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.94, 282.95 and 120.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.94, 282.95 and 120.26 is: 180.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.94 : 282.95 = 120.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.94/282.95 = 120.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.94x = 282.95 × 120.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.94x = 34,025.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,025.55/188.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.09

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