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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.17, 259.94 and 149.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.17, 259.94 and 149.09 is: 205.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.17 : 259.94 = 149.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.17/259.94 = 149.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.17x = 259.94 × 149.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.17x = 38,753.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,753.53/188.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.95

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