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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.12, 282.82 and 154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.12, 282.82 and 154.13 is: 231.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.12 : 282.82 = 154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.12/282.82 = 154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.12x = 282.82 × 154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.12x = 43,591.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,591.05/188.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.72

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