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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.42, 283.25 and 154.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.42, 283.25 and 154.43 is: 232.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.42 : 283.25 = 154.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.42/283.25 = 154.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.42x = 283.25 × 154.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.42x = 43,742.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,742.33/188.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.16

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