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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.61, 259.89 and 151.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.61, 259.89 and 151.62 is: 208.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.61 : 259.89 = 151.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.61/259.89 = 151.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.61x = 259.89 × 151.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.61x = 39,403.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,403.89/188.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.92

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