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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.80, 282.93 and 156.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.80, 282.93 and 156.49 is: 234.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.80 : 282.93 = 156.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.80/282.93 = 156.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.80x = 282.93 × 156.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.80x = 44,275.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,275.72/188.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.51

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