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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.62, 259.73 and 147.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.62, 259.73 and 147.10 is: 202.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.62 : 259.73 = 147.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.62/259.73 = 147.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.62x = 259.73 × 147.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.62x = 38,206.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,206.28/188.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.56

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