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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.44, 260.30 and 151.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.44, 260.30 and 151.73 is: 209.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.44 : 260.30 = 151.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.44/260.30 = 151.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.44x = 260.30 × 151.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.44x = 39,495.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,495.21/188.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.59

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