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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.24, 259.86 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.24, 259.86 and 139.22 is: 192.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.24 : 259.86 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.24/259.86 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.24x = 259.86 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.24x = 36,177.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,177.71/188.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.19

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