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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.36, 282.16 and 139.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.36, 282.16 and 139.67 is: 209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.36 : 282.16 = 139.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.36/282.16 = 139.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.36x = 282.16 × 139.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.36x = 39,407.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,407.18/188.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.21

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