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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.35, 282.04 and 139.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.35, 282.04 and 139.53 is: 208.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.35 : 282.04 = 139.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.35/282.04 = 139.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.35x = 282.04 × 139.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.35x = 39,353.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,353.04/188.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.94

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