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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.26, 260.22 and 144.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.26, 260.22 and 144.79 is: 200.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.26 : 260.22 = 144.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.26/260.22 = 144.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.26x = 260.22 × 144.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.26x = 37,677.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,677.25/188.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.13

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