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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.30, 282.10 and 136.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.30, 282.10 and 136.81 is: 204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.30 : 282.10 = 136.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.30/282.10 = 136.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.30x = 282.10 × 136.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.30x = 38,594.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,594.10/188.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.96

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