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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.67, 282.69 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.67, 282.69 and 134.46 is: 201.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.67 : 282.69 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.67/282.69 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.67x = 282.69 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.67x = 38,010.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,010.50/188.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.47

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