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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.83, 282.97 and 140.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.83, 282.97 and 140.68 is: 210.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.83 : 282.97 = 140.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.83/282.97 = 140.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.83x = 282.97 × 140.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.83x = 39,806.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,806.10/188.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.81

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