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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.20, 281.98 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.20, 281.98 and 130.92 is: 196.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.20 : 281.98 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.20/281.98 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.20x = 281.98 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.20x = 36,916.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,916.82/188.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.16

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