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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.00, 281.36 and 136.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.00, 281.36 and 136.97 is: 204.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.00 : 281.36 = 136.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.00/281.36 = 136.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.00x = 281.36 × 136.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.00x = 38,538.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,538.68/188.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.99

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