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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.42, 282.18 and 137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.42, 282.18 and 137.18 is: 205.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.42 : 282.18 = 137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.42/282.18 = 137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.42x = 282.18 × 137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.42x = 38,709.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,709.45/188.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.44

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