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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.06, 281.72 and 145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.06, 281.72 and 145.22 is: 217.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.06 : 281.72 = 145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.06/281.72 = 145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.06x = 281.72 × 145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.06x = 40,910.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,910.33/188.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.54

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