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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.40, 282.06 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.40, 282.06 and 155.52 is: 232.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.40 : 282.06 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.40/282.06 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.40x = 282.06 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.40x = 43,865.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,865.97/188.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.83

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