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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.80, 282.92 and 137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.80, 282.92 and 137.20 is: 205.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.80 : 282.92 = 137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.80/282.92 = 137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.80x = 282.92 × 137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.80x = 38,816.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,816.62/188.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.60

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