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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.24, 260.15 and 146.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.24, 260.15 and 146.75 is: 202.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.24 : 260.15 = 146.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.24/260.15 = 146.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.24x = 260.15 × 146.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.24x = 38,174.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,174.98/188.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.80

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