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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.56, 282.30 and 152.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.56, 282.30 and 152.38 is: 228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.56 : 282.30 = 152.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.56/282.30 = 152.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.56x = 282.30 × 152.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.56x = 43,016.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,016.87/188.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.13

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