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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.40, 281.56 and 151.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.40, 281.56 and 151.43 is: 226.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.40 : 281.56 = 151.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.40/281.56 = 151.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.40x = 281.56 × 151.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.40x = 42,636.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,636.79/188.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.31

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