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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.16, 281.44 and 153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.16, 281.44 and 153.76 is: 229.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.16 : 281.44 = 153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.16/281.44 = 153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.16x = 281.44 × 153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.16x = 43,274.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,274.21/188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.99

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