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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.15, 281.92 and 133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.15, 281.92 and 133.78 is: 200.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.15 : 281.92 = 133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.15/281.92 = 133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.15x = 281.92 × 133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.15x = 37,715.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,715.26/188.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.45

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