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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.46, 282.63 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.46, 282.63 and 134.46 is: 201.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.46 : 282.63 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.46/282.63 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.46x = 282.63 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.46x = 38,002.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,002.43/188.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.65

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