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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.29, 282.13 and 147.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.29, 282.13 and 147.59 is: 221.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.29 : 282.13 = 147.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.29/282.13 = 147.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.29x = 282.13 × 147.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.29x = 41,639.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,639.57/188.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.15

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