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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.29, 282.83 and 159.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.29, 282.83 and 159.46 is: 239.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.29 : 282.83 = 159.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.29/282.83 = 159.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.29x = 282.83 × 159.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.29x = 45,099.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,099.76/188.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.53

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