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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.31, 259.76 and 146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.31, 259.76 and 146.79 is: 202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.31 : 259.76 = 146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.31/259.76 = 146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.31x = 259.76 × 146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.31x = 38,129.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,129.44/188.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.48

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