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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.26, 259.68 and 155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.26, 259.68 and 155.50 is: 214.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.26 : 259.68 = 155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.26/259.68 = 155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.26x = 259.68 × 155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.26x = 40,380.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,380.24/188.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.49

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