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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.31, 259.63 and 139.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.31, 259.63 and 139.11 is: 191.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.31 : 259.63 = 139.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.31/259.63 = 139.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.31x = 259.63 × 139.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.31x = 36,116.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,116.33/188.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.79

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