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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.71, 282.79 and 140.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.71, 282.79 and 140.65 is: 210.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.71 : 282.79 = 140.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.71/282.79 = 140.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.71x = 282.79 × 140.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.71x = 39,774.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,774.41/188.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.77

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