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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.20, 280.76 and 157.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.20, 280.76 and 157.96 is: 235.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.20 : 280.76 = 157.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.20/280.76 = 157.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.20x = 280.76 × 157.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.20x = 44,348.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,348.85/188.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.65

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