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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.97, 282.99 and 131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.97, 282.99 and 131.25 is: 196.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.97 : 282.99 = 131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.97/282.99 = 131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.97x = 282.99 × 131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.97x = 37,142.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,142.44/188.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.55

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