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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.53, 283.18 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.53, 283.18 and 145.28 is: 218.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.53 : 283.18 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.53/283.18 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.53x = 283.18 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.53x = 41,139.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,139.41/188.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.21

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