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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.37, 259.59 and 152.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.37, 259.59 and 152.86 is: 210.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.37 : 259.59 = 152.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.37/259.59 = 152.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.37x = 259.59 × 152.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.37x = 39,680.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,680.93/188.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.65

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