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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.59, 282.51 and 147.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.59, 282.51 and 147.82 is: 221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.59 : 282.51 = 147.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.59/282.51 = 147.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.59x = 282.51 × 147.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.59x = 41,759.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,759.92/188.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.44

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