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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.16, 259.76 and 146.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.16, 259.76 and 146.62 is: 202.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.16 : 259.76 = 146.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.16/259.76 = 146.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.16x = 259.76 × 146.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.16x = 38,086.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,086.70/188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.42

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