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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.77, 282.88 and 142.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.77, 282.88 and 142.46 is: 213.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.77 : 282.88 = 142.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.77/282.88 = 142.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.77x = 282.88 × 142.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.77x = 40,299.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,299.08/188.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.48

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