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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.64, 283.02 and 158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.64, 283.02 and 158.46 is: 237.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.64 : 283.02 = 158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.64/283.02 = 158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.64x = 283.02 × 158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.64x = 44,847.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,847.35/188.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.74

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