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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.60, 260.30 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.60, 260.30 and 139.73 is: 192.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.60 : 260.30 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.60/260.30 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.60x = 260.30 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.60x = 36,371.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,371.72/188.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.85

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