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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.90, 283.07 and 142.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.90, 283.07 and 142.59 is: 213.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.90 : 283.07 = 142.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.90/283.07 = 142.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.90x = 283.07 × 142.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.90x = 40,364.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,364.37/188.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.68

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