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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.98, 282.83 and 142.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.98, 282.83 and 142.58 is: 213.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.98 : 282.83 = 142.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.98/282.83 = 142.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.98x = 282.83 × 142.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.98x = 40,325.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,325.90/188.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.39

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