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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.84, 282.92 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.84, 282.92 and 134.80 is: 201.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.84 : 282.92 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.84/282.92 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.84x = 282.92 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.84x = 38,137.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,137.62/188.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.96

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