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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.37, 282.44 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.37, 282.44 and 90.90 is: 136.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.37 : 282.44 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.37/282.44 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.37x = 282.44 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.37x = 25,673.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,673.34/188.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.29

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