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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.08, 260.16 and 147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.08, 260.16 and 147.04 is: 203.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.08 : 260.16 = 147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.08/260.16 = 147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.08x = 260.16 × 147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.08x = 38,253.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,253.93/188.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.39

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