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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.39, 282.65 and 137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.39, 282.65 and 137.09 is: 205.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.39 : 282.65 = 137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.39/282.65 = 137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.39x = 282.65 × 137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.39x = 38,748.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,748.49/188.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.68

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