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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.08, 281.58 and 149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.08, 281.58 and 149.62 is: 223.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.08 : 281.58 = 149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.08/281.58 = 149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.08x = 281.58 × 149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.08x = 42,127.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,127.84/188.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.99

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