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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.62, 282.78 and 149.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.62, 282.78 and 149.98 is: 224.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.62 : 282.78 = 149.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.62/282.78 = 149.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.62x = 282.78 × 149.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.62x = 42,411.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,411.34/188.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.85

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