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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.17, 259.35 and 138.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.17, 259.35 and 138.94 is: 191.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.17 : 259.35 = 138.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.17/259.35 = 138.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.17x = 259.35 × 138.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.17x = 36,034.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,034.09/188.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.50

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