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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.30, 281.90 and 139.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.30, 281.90 and 139.77 is: 209.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.30 : 281.90 = 139.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.30/281.90 = 139.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.30x = 281.90 × 139.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.30x = 39,401.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,401.51/188.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.25

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