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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.28, 281.95 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.28, 281.95 and 105.80 is: 158.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.28 : 281.95 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.28/281.95 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.28x = 281.95 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.28x = 29,828.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,828.64/188.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.43

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