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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.18, 281.85 and 157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.18, 281.85 and 157.76 is: 236.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.18 : 281.85 = 157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.18/281.85 = 157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.18x = 281.85 × 157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.18x = 44,464.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,464.66/188.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.29

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