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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.80, 282.71 and 133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.80, 282.71 and 133.66 is: 200.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.80 : 282.71 = 133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.80/282.71 = 133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.80x = 282.71 × 133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.80x = 37,786.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,786.95/188.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.14

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