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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.36, 260.07 and 144.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.36, 260.07 and 144.98 is: 200.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.36 : 260.07 = 144.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.36/260.07 = 144.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.36x = 260.07 × 144.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.36x = 37,704.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,704.95/188.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.17

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