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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.22, 282.20 and 134.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.22, 282.20 and 134.00 is: 200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.22 : 282.20 = 134.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.22/282.20 = 134.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.22x = 282.20 × 134.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.22x = 37,812.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,812.72/188.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.90

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