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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.48, 282.78 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.48, 282.78 and 134.79 is: 202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.48 : 282.78 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.48/282.78 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.48x = 282.78 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.48x = 38,115.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,115.92/188.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.23

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