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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.73, 282.64 and 156.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.73, 282.64 and 156.03 is: 233.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.73 : 282.64 = 156.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.73/282.64 = 156.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.73x = 282.64 × 156.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.73x = 44,099.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,099.16/188.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.66

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