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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.02, 258.63 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.02, 258.63 and 154.60 is: 212.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.02 : 258.63 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.02/258.63 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.02x = 258.63 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.02x = 39,984.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,984.20/188.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.66

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