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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.20, 281.94 and 147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.20, 281.94 and 147.64 is: 221.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.20 : 281.94 = 147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.20/281.94 = 147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.20x = 281.94 × 147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.20x = 41,625.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,625.62/188.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.18

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