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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.12, 281.68 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.12, 281.68 and 188.20 is: 280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.12 : 281.68 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.12/281.68 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.12x = 281.68 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.12x = 53,012.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,012.18/189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.31

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