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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.12, 282.44 and 158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.12, 282.44 and 158.08 is: 237.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.12 : 282.44 = 158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.12/282.44 = 158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.12x = 282.44 × 158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.12x = 44,648.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,648.12/188.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.34

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