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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.08, 281.28 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.08, 281.28 and 159.44 is: 238.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.08 : 281.28 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.08/281.28 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.08x = 281.28 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.08x = 44,847.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,847.28/188.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.45

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