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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.66, 283.08 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.66, 283.08 and 134.48 is: 201.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.66 : 283.08 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.66/283.08 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.66x = 283.08 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.66x = 38,068.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,068.60/188.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.78

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