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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.39, 260.09 and 149.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.39, 260.09 and 149.21 is: 205.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.39 : 260.09 = 149.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.39/260.09 = 149.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.39x = 260.09 × 149.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.39x = 38,807.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,807.10/188.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.99

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