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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.24, 259.38 and 138.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.24, 259.38 and 138.33 is: 190.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.24 : 259.38 = 138.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.24/259.38 = 138.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.24x = 259.38 × 138.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.24x = 35,880.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,880.04/188.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.61

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