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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.43, 282.65 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.43, 282.65 and 140.64 is: 210.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.43 : 282.65 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.43/282.65 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.43x = 282.65 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.43x = 39,751.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,751.19/188.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.96

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