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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.56, 282.72 and 149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.56, 282.72 and 149.92 is: 224.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.56 : 282.72 = 149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.56/282.72 = 149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.56x = 282.72 × 149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.56x = 42,385.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,385.38/188.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.78

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