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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.16, 281.98 and 147.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.16, 281.98 and 147.61 is: 221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.16 : 281.98 = 147.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.16/281.98 = 147.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.16x = 281.98 × 147.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.16x = 41,623.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,623.07/188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.21

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