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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.44, 259.86 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.44, 259.86 and 149.14 is: 205.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.44 : 259.86 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.44/259.86 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.44x = 259.86 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.44x = 38,755.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,755.52/188.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.67

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