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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.98, 283.32 and 111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.98, 283.32 and 111.94 is: 167.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.98 : 283.32 = 111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.98/283.32 = 111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.98x = 283.32 × 111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.98x = 31,714.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,714.84/188.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.82

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