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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.39, 260.31 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.39, 260.31 and 145.10 is: 200.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.39 : 260.31 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.39/260.31 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.39x = 260.31 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.39x = 37,768.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,768.95/188.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.49

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