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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.73, 282.42 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.73, 282.42 and 147.87 is: 221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.73 : 282.42 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.73/282.42 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.73x = 282.42 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.73x = 41,761.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,761.45/188.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.28

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