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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.88, 283.31 and 137.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.88, 283.31 and 137.55 is: 206.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.88 : 283.31 = 137.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.88/283.31 = 137.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.88x = 283.31 × 137.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.88x = 38,969.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,969.29/188.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.32

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