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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.62, 283.14 and 131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.62, 283.14 and 131.09 is: 196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.62 : 283.14 = 131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.62/283.14 = 131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.62x = 283.14 × 131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.62x = 37,115.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,115.41/188.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.78

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