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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.15, 259.49 and 151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.15, 259.49 and 151.30 is: 208.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.15 : 259.49 = 151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.15/259.49 = 151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.15x = 259.49 × 151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.15x = 39,258.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,258.78/188.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.66

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