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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.40, 282.71 and 101.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.40, 282.71 and 101.74 is: 152.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.40 : 282.71 = 101.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.40/282.71 = 101.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.40x = 282.71 × 101.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.40x = 28,762.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,762.46/188.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.66

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