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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.84, 284.18 and 156.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.84, 284.18 and 156.60 is: 235.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.84 : 284.18 = 156.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.84/284.18 = 156.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.84x = 284.18 × 156.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.84x = 44,502.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,502.59/188.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.66

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