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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.32, 259.71 and 141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.32, 259.71 and 141.80 is: 195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.32 : 259.71 = 141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.32/259.71 = 141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.32x = 259.71 × 141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.32x = 36,826.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,826.88/188.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.55

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