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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.30, 281.76 and 155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.30, 281.76 and 155.50 is: 232.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.30 : 281.76 = 155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.30/281.76 = 155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.30x = 281.76 × 155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.30x = 43,812.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,812.85/188.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.68

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