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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.67, 282.76 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.67, 282.76 and 140.13 is: 210.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.67 : 282.76 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.67/282.76 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.67x = 282.76 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.67x = 39,623.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,623.16/188.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.01

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