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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.88, 282.78 and 142.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.88, 282.78 and 142.96 is: 214.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.88 : 282.78 = 142.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.88/282.78 = 142.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.88x = 282.78 × 142.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.88x = 40,426.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,426.23/188.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.03

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