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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.40, 260.24 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.40, 260.24 and 145.28 is: 200.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.40 : 260.24 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.40/260.24 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.40x = 260.24 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.40x = 37,807.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,807.67/188.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.68

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