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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.20, 282.03 and 140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.20, 282.03 and 140.08 is: 209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.20 : 282.03 = 140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.20/282.03 = 140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.20x = 282.03 × 140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.20x = 39,506.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,506.76/188.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.92

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