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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.63, 282.41 and 153.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.63, 282.41 and 153.71 is: 230.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.63 : 282.41 = 153.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.63/282.41 = 153.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.63x = 282.41 × 153.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.63x = 43,407.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,407.06/188.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.12

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