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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.39, 281.92 and 140.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.39, 281.92 and 140.03 is: 209.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.39 : 281.92 = 140.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.39/281.92 = 140.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.39x = 281.92 × 140.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.39x = 39,477.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,477.26/188.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.55

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