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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.08, 260.03 and 146.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.08, 260.03 and 146.62 is: 202.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.08 : 260.03 = 146.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.08/260.03 = 146.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.08x = 260.03 × 146.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.08x = 38,125.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,125.32/188.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.71

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