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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.76, 282.87 and 134.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.76, 282.87 and 134.67 is: 201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.76 : 282.87 = 134.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.76/282.87 = 134.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.76x = 282.87 × 134.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.76x = 38,094.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,094.10/188.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.81

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