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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.09, 259.84 and 149.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.09, 259.84 and 149.01 is: 205.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.09 : 259.84 = 149.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.09/259.84 = 149.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.09x = 259.84 × 149.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.09x = 38,718.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,718.76/188.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.85

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