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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.42, 282.35 and 147.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.42, 282.35 and 147.92 is: 221.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.42 : 282.35 = 147.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.42/282.35 = 147.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.42x = 282.35 × 147.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.42x = 41,764.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,764.17/188.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.66

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