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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.10, 281.73 and 152.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.10, 281.73 and 152.87 is: 228.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.10 : 281.73 = 152.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.10/281.73 = 152.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.10x = 281.73 × 152.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.10x = 43,066.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,066.66/188.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.96

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