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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.03, 259.40 and 144.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.03, 259.40 and 144.29 is: 199.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.03 : 259.40 = 144.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.03/259.40 = 144.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.03x = 259.40 × 144.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.03x = 37,429.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,429.84/188.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.06

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