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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.40, 282.24 and 145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.40, 282.24 and 145.20 is: 217.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.40 : 282.24 = 145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.40/282.24 = 145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.40x = 282.24 × 145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.40x = 40,981.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,981.25/188.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.52

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