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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.88, 283.15 and 156.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.88, 283.15 and 156.65 is: 234.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.88 : 283.15 = 156.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.88/283.15 = 156.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.88x = 283.15 × 156.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.88x = 44,354.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,354.23/188.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.83

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