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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188, 282.63 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188, 282.63 and 149.96 is: 225.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188 : 282.63 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188/282.63 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188x = 282.63 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188x = 42,383.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,383.19/188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.44

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