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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.73, 282.56 and 145.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.73, 282.56 and 145.17 is: 217.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.73 : 282.56 = 145.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.73/282.56 = 145.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.73x = 282.56 × 145.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.73x = 41,018.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,018.51/188.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.34

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