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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.04, 281.46 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.04, 281.46 and 139.56 is: 208.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.04 : 281.46 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.04/281.46 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.04x = 281.46 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.04x = 39,280.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,280.56/188.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.89

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