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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.46, 282.68 and 133.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.46, 282.68 and 133.39 is: 200.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.46 : 282.68 = 133.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.46/282.68 = 133.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.46x = 282.68 × 133.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.46x = 37,704.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,704.60/188.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.07

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