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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.04, 259.25 and 152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.04, 259.25 and 152.94 is: 210.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.04 : 259.25 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.04/259.25 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.04x = 259.25 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.04x = 39,648.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,648.93/188.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.85

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