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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.87, 282.96 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.87, 282.96 and 154.71 is: 231.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.87 : 282.96 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.87/282.96 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.87x = 282.96 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.87x = 43,776.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,776.74/188.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.79

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