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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.12, 281.99 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.12, 281.99 and 133.88 is: 200.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.12 : 281.99 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.12/281.99 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.12x = 281.99 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.12x = 37,750.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,750.74/188.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.68

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