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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.29, 259.65 and 151.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.29, 259.65 and 151.42 is: 208.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.29 : 259.65 = 151.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.29/259.65 = 151.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.29x = 259.65 × 151.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.29x = 39,316.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,316.20/188.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.81

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