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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.98, 283.10 and 137.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.98, 283.10 and 137.73 is: 206.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.98 : 283.10 = 137.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.98/283.10 = 137.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.98x = 283.10 × 137.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.98x = 38,991.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,991.74/188.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.32

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