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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.68, 283.34 and 157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.68, 283.34 and 157.80 is: 236.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.68 : 283.34 = 157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.68/283.34 = 157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.68x = 283.34 × 157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.68x = 44,709.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,709.81/188.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.96

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