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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.43, 282.41 and 101.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.43, 282.41 and 101.81 is: 152.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.43 : 282.41 = 101.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.43/282.41 = 101.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.43x = 282.41 × 101.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.43x = 28,750.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,750.24/188.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.58

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