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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.51, 282.80 and 136.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.51, 282.80 and 136.55 is: 204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.51 : 282.80 = 136.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.51/282.80 = 136.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.51x = 282.80 × 136.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.51x = 38,616.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,616.34/188.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.85

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