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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.22, 282.24 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.22, 282.24 and 133.86 is: 200.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.22 : 282.24 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.22/282.24 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.22x = 282.24 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.22x = 37,780.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,780.65/188.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.73

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