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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.66, 282.80 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.66, 282.80 and 134.48 is: 201.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.66 : 282.80 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.66/282.80 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.66x = 282.80 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.66x = 38,030.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,030.94/188.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.58

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