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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.60, 260.23 and 147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.60, 260.23 and 147.08 is: 202.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.60 : 260.23 = 147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.60/260.23 = 147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.60x = 260.23 × 147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.60x = 38,274.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,274.63/188.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.94

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