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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.44, 282.02 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.44, 282.02 and 158.04 is: 236.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.44 : 282.02 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.44/282.02 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.44x = 282.02 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.44x = 44,570.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,570.44/188.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.52

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