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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.36, 259.80 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.36, 259.80 and 146.88 is: 202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.36 : 259.80 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.36/259.80 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.36x = 259.80 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.36x = 38,159.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,159.42/188.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.59

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