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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.83, 283.28 and 153.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.83, 283.28 and 153.19 is: 229.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.83 : 283.28 = 153.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.83/283.28 = 153.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.83x = 283.28 × 153.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.83x = 43,395.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,395.66/188.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.81

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