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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.02, 282.04 and 157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.02, 282.04 and 157.64 is: 236.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.02 : 282.04 = 157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.02/282.04 = 157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.02x = 282.04 × 157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.02x = 44,460.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,460.79/188.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.47

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