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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.13, 282.01 and 133.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.13, 282.01 and 133.29 is: 199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.13 : 282.01 = 133.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.13/282.01 = 133.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.13x = 282.01 × 133.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.13x = 37,589.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,589.11/188.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.80

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