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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.61, 282.63 and 134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.61, 282.63 and 134.40 is: 201.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.61 : 282.63 = 134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.61/282.63 = 134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.61x = 282.63 × 134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.61x = 37,985.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,985.47/188.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.40

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