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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.44, 282.12 and 142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.44, 282.12 and 142.64 is: 213.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.44 : 282.12 = 142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.44/282.12 = 142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.44x = 282.12 × 142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.44x = 40,241.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,241.60/188.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.55

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