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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.40, 259.71 and 141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.40, 259.71 and 141.93 is: 195.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.40 : 259.71 = 141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.40/259.71 = 141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.40x = 259.71 × 141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.40x = 36,859.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,859.38/188.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.64

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