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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.21, 260.15 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.21, 260.15 and 139.52 is: 192.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.21 : 260.15 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.21/260.15 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.21x = 260.15 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.21x = 36,294.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,294.13/188.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.84

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