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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.97, 282.17 and 162.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.97, 282.17 and 162.99 is: 243.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.97 : 282.17 = 162.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.97/282.17 = 162.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.97x = 282.17 × 162.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.97x = 45,990.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,990.07/188.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.37

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