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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.94, 283.38 and 117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.94, 283.38 and 117.24 is: 175.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.94 : 283.38 = 117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.94/283.38 = 117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.94x = 283.38 × 117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.94x = 33,223.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,223.47/188.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.84

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