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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.16, 282.24 and 157.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.16, 282.24 and 157.65 is: 236.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.16 : 282.24 = 157.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.16/282.24 = 157.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.16x = 282.24 × 157.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.16x = 44,495.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,495.14/188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.48

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