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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.48, 282.22 and 133.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.48, 282.22 and 133.33 is: 199.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.48 : 282.22 = 133.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.48/282.22 = 133.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.48x = 282.22 × 133.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.48x = 37,627.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,627.73/188.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.64

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