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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.82, 283.32 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.82, 283.32 and 131.13 is: 196.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.82 : 283.32 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.82/283.32 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.82x = 283.32 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.82x = 37,151.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,151.75/188.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.76

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