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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.97, 283.05 and 156.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.97, 283.05 and 156.11 is: 233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.97 : 283.05 = 156.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.97/283.05 = 156.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.97x = 283.05 × 156.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.97x = 44,185.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,185.52/188.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.82

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