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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.75, 282.83 and 158.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.75, 282.83 and 158.38 is: 237.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.75 : 282.83 = 158.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.75/282.83 = 158.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.75x = 282.83 × 158.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.75x = 44,793.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,793.12/188.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.31

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