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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.21, 281.95 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.21, 281.95 and 147.44 is: 220.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.21 : 281.95 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.21/281.95 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.21x = 281.95 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.21x = 41,571.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,571.04/188.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.87

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