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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.50, 260.64 and 149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.50, 260.64 and 149.62 is: 206.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.50 : 260.64 = 149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.50/260.64 = 149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.50x = 260.64 × 149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.50x = 38,996.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,996.96/188.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.88

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