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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.57, 282.47 and 139.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.57, 282.47 and 139.97 is: 209.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.57 : 282.47 = 139.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.57/282.47 = 139.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.57x = 282.47 × 139.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.57x = 39,537.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,537.33/188.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.67

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