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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188, 281.97 and 133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188, 281.97 and 133.73 is: 200.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188 : 281.97 = 133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188/281.97 = 133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188x = 281.97 × 133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188x = 37,707.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,707.85/188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.57

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