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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.37, 259.90 and 141.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.37, 259.90 and 141.90 is: 195.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.37 : 259.90 = 141.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.37/259.90 = 141.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.37x = 259.90 × 141.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.37x = 36,879.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,879.81/188.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.78

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