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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.38, 259.50 and 151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.38, 259.50 and 151.66 is: 208.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.38 : 259.50 = 151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.38/259.50 = 151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.38x = 259.50 × 151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.38x = 39,355.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,355.77/188.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.92

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