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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.91, 283.26 and 142.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.91, 283.26 and 142.59 is: 213.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.91 : 283.26 = 142.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.91/283.26 = 142.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.91x = 283.26 × 142.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.91x = 40,390.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,390.04/188.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.81

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