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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.84, 282.60 and 140.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.84, 282.60 and 140.00 is: 209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.84 : 282.60 = 140.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.84/282.60 = 140.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.84x = 282.60 × 140.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.84x = 39,562.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,562.59/188.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.50

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