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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.51, 282.29 and 147.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.51, 282.29 and 147.74 is: 221.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.51 : 282.29 = 147.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.51/282.29 = 147.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.51x = 282.29 × 147.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.51x = 41,703.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,703.37/188.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.23

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