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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.54, 283.10 and 153.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.54, 283.10 and 153.99 is: 231.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.54 : 283.10 = 153.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.54/283.10 = 153.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.54x = 283.10 × 153.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.54x = 43,594.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,594.57/188.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.22

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