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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.46, 281.88 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.46, 281.88 and 146.88 is: 219.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.46 : 281.88 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.46/281.88 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.46x = 281.88 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.46x = 41,402.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,402.53/188.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.69

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