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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.16, 282 and 140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.16, 282 and 140.16 is: 210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.16 : 282 = 140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.16/282 = 140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.16x = 282 × 140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.16x = 39,525.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,525.12/188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.06

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