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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.43, 282.92 and 142.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.43, 282.92 and 142.31 is: 213.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.43 : 282.92 = 142.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.43/282.92 = 142.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.43x = 282.92 × 142.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.43x = 40,260.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,260.22/188.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.66

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