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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.67, 283.32 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.67, 283.32 and 134.76 is: 202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.67 : 283.32 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.67/283.32 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.67x = 283.32 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.67x = 38,180.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,180.20/188.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.36

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