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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.48, 259.57 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.48, 259.57 and 146.96 is: 202.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.48 : 259.57 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.48/259.57 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.48x = 259.57 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.48x = 38,146.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,146.41/188.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.39

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