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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.34, 281.64 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.34, 281.64 and 144.54 is: 216.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.34 : 281.64 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.34/281.64 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.34x = 281.64 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.34x = 40,708.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,708.25/188.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.14

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