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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.28, 281.70 and 144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.28, 281.70 and 144.90 is: 216.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.28 : 281.70 = 144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.28/281.70 = 144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.28x = 281.70 × 144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.28x = 40,818.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,818.33/188.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.80

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