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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.22, 258.88 and 151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.22, 258.88 and 151.30 is: 208.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.22 : 258.88 = 151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.22/258.88 = 151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.22x = 258.88 × 151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.22x = 39,168.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,168.54/188.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.10

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