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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.57, 282.90 and 156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.57, 282.90 and 156.44 is: 234.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.57 : 282.90 = 156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.57/282.90 = 156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.57x = 282.90 × 156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.57x = 44,256.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,256.88/188.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.70

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