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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.69, 282.57 and 137.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.69, 282.57 and 137.66 is: 206.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.69 : 282.57 = 137.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.69/282.57 = 137.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.69x = 282.57 × 137.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.69x = 38,897.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,897.43/188.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.15

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