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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.44, 259.56 and 151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.44, 259.56 and 151.72 is: 208.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.44 : 259.56 = 151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.44/259.56 = 151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.44x = 259.56 × 151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.44x = 39,380.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,380.44/188.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.98

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