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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188, 281.88 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188, 281.88 and 139.16 is: 208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188 : 281.88 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188/281.88 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188x = 281.88 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188x = 39,226.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,226.42/188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.65

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