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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.27, 259.91 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.27, 259.91 and 148.86 is: 205.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.27 : 259.91 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.27/259.91 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.27x = 259.91 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.27x = 38,689.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,689.46/188.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.51

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