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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.42, 283.20 and 156.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.42, 283.20 and 156.14 is: 234.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.42 : 283.20 = 156.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.42/283.20 = 156.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.42x = 283.20 × 156.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.42x = 44,217.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,217.43/188.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.67

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