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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.47, 282.34 and 130.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.47, 282.34 and 130.62 is: 195.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.47 : 282.34 = 130.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.47/282.34 = 130.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.47x = 282.34 × 130.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.47x = 36,879.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,879.25/188.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.68

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