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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.02, 281.80 and 153.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.02, 281.80 and 153.85 is: 230.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.02 : 281.80 = 153.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.02/281.80 = 153.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.02x = 281.80 × 153.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.02x = 43,354.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,354.93/188.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.59

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