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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.01, 281.48 and 157.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.01, 281.48 and 157.23 is: 235.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.01 : 281.48 = 157.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.01/281.48 = 157.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.01x = 281.48 × 157.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.01x = 44,256.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,256.31/188.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.39

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