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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.06, 281.81 and 136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.06, 281.81 and 136.40 is: 204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.06 : 281.81 = 136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.06/281.81 = 136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.06x = 281.81 × 136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.06x = 38,438.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,438.88/188.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.40

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