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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.50, 283.01 and 134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.50, 283.01 and 134.70 is: 202.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.50 : 283.01 = 134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.50/283.01 = 134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.50x = 283.01 × 134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.50x = 38,121.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,121.45/188.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.24

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