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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.56, 259.93 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.56, 259.93 and 149.14 is: 205.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.56 : 259.93 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.56/259.93 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.56x = 259.93 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.56x = 38,765.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,765.96/188.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.59

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