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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.27, 259.59 and 141.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.27, 259.59 and 141.02 is: 194.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.27 : 259.59 = 141.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.27/259.59 = 141.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.27x = 259.59 × 141.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.27x = 36,606.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,606.08/188.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.44

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