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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.48, 259.52 and 147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.48, 259.52 and 147.20 is: 202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.48 : 259.52 = 147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.48/259.52 = 147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.48x = 259.52 × 147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.48x = 38,201.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,201.34/188.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.68

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