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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188, 258.72 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188, 258.72 and 144.16 is: 198.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188 : 258.72 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188/258.72 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188x = 258.72 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188x = 37,297.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,297.08/188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.39

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