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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.51, 282.78 and 106.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.51, 282.78 and 106.25 is: 159.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.51 : 282.78 = 106.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.51/282.78 = 106.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.51x = 282.78 × 106.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.51x = 30,043.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,043.96/188.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.38

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