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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.57, 282.60 and 139.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.57, 282.60 and 139.55 is: 209.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.57 : 282.60 = 139.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.57/282.60 = 139.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.57x = 282.60 × 139.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.57x = 39,435.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,435.42/188.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.13

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